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Overview
Summer Intern – Model Risk Management
(Non-Remote)
Behind every decision is a model—explore Model Risk and shape the future of banking!
Join our Model Risk Management internship program for a hands-on experience at the intersection of finance, analytics, and regulatory compliance. Over this 10-week program, you’ll work alongside seasoned risk professionals to understand how models drive critical decisions in banking and how we ensure their integrity. Interns gain exposure to advanced quantitative techniques, governance processes, and cross-functional collaboration, building skills that are highly valued in today’s financial industry. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, learn from experts, and explore career paths in risk management and quantitative finance.
What You’ll Do
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Range
USD $22.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
Summer Intern – Model Risk Management
(Non-Remote)
Behind every decision is a model—explore Model Risk and shape the future of banking!
Join our Model Risk Management internship program for a hands-on experience at the intersection of finance, analytics, and regulatory compliance. Over this 10-week program, you’ll work alongside seasoned risk professionals to understand how models drive critical decisions in banking and how we ensure their integrity. Interns gain exposure to advanced quantitative techniques, governance processes, and cross-functional collaboration, building skills that are highly valued in today’s financial industry. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, learn from experts, and explore career paths in risk management and quantitative finance.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with the annual review of a key financial model, learning how performance and compliance are evaluated.
- Gain hands-on experience with model validation techniques, including testing assumptions, assessing methodologies, and reviewing documentation.
- Collaborate with the team to understand regulatory requirements and best practices in model risk management.
- Participate in discussions on model performance monitoring and risk mitigation strategies.
- College students or rising high school graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA or better
- Pursuing a degree in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science/Data Science or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
- Energetic, organized, detail-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams) and comfort using modern workplace technology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective in both one-on-one and group settings
- Independent worker
- Ability to dedicate 35-40 hours per week to this intern program
- Ability to work in-office in Greenville, SC
- Must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check
- This is a full-time non-remote position
- Start Date : June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026
- Schedule : 35-40 hours per week
- Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Range
USD $22.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
Salary : $22
