Enterprise Risk Management Spring Intern

Unlock Your Potential with the CSBS Spring Program

For more than 110 years, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has been uniquely positioned as the only national organization dedicated to advancing the nation's dual-banking system, strengthening consumer protection, and promoting safe and sound financial supervision. Every day, we work alongside state regulators to oversee the financial services industry, foster economic growth, and drive innovative, responsive regulation. Our goal? To be the recognized leader in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of state financial oversight.

Are you ready to kickstart your career in the vibrant heart of the nation's capital? The CSBS Spring Internship Program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law school students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience, expand their professional network, and make a tangible impact in the world of financial policy and regulation.

This dynamic 12-week paid internship immerses you at the intersection of policymaking, technology, business, and regulation. You'll work on meaningful, high-impact projects aligned with your background and interests, gaining exposure to industry leaders, policy experts, and fellow emerging professionals. In addition to your individual assignments, you'll collaborate with a cohort of interns on a strategic enterprise-wide project that will leave a lasting impact on CSBS. Commuter benefits are also provided.

If you're passionate about government, law, technology, public policy, business, or non-profit work, this internship is your gateway to professional growth and real-world impact.

Are you ready to explore, learn, and lead? Join us this Spring at CSBS in Washington, DC, and take the next step in your career!

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At CSBS, work-life balance isn't just a policy; it's our VIBE! We recognize that our team members have lives that deserve attention and care. That's why we create strong, supportive relationships that help everyone grow both professionally and personally. We honor each other's expertise and speak the truth, even when it's a bit awkward. And guess what? This honesty creates a vibe of respect and trust that powers our efficiency and our excellence. It lets us chase those career goals while also nurturing our personal pursuits. At CSBS, you can thrive at work and at home-it's the best of both worlds!

Just like a healthy work-life, collaboration is an essential part of CSBS's mission. In fact, it is the heartbeat of everything we do! We're all about pitching in, giving props to our colleagues, and having each other's backs. This allows us to push ourselves to our maximum potential and embrace those bold risks and innovative solutions. No matter what comes our way, our commitment to communication and teamwork strengthens us. We at CSBS are on mission and on the move, tackling all challenges together!

Intern Position Summary

The Enterprise Risk Management Intern will work with the newly formed Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. The ERM was formed to empower the organization with a proactive approach to managing risks and enhancing resilience. The ERM team works across business units to identify, assess, and manage risks while fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

As an ERM intern, you will play a critical role in advancing the development of the ERM program. You will gain valuable experience in building an ERM framework, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to organizational success through strategic risk management.

Essential Functions

Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Development:

• Develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) template based on industry best practices with guidance from the ERM team.
• Analyze existing internal materials and incorporate relevant content into the BCP.
• Conduct interviews with key business units to identify critical functions, dependencies, and continuity strategies.
• Compile findings into a comprehensive draft BCP report for internal review.
• Finalize and present the BCP draft to CSBS leadership.

ERM Support Tasks:

• Support the ERM team with development of risk registers.
• Support the development of ERM reports, presentations, and dashboards.
• Research emerging risks and industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and synthesize information on risk-related activities.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the ERM intranet site, ensuring it is updated with relevant resources and tools.
• Participate in ERM-related meetings, prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track follow-up actions.
• Draft and edit policy documents, guidelines, and templates to support the organization's risk management framework.

Primary Project (60%): Developing a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Supporting Role (40%): Assisting with ERM program development tasks such as risk registers, an intranet site, and dashboards.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in business, management, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience in project management or writing business analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational management, business analysis, or risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive attitude toward teamwork and learning.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of CSBS's business in support of state financial services supervision, all CSBS employees have the potential of interacting with confidential information related to the supervision of financial services companies ("Confidential Supervisory Information"). As a result, in addition to general business conflicts of interest, all CSBS employees are expected to disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies on at least an annual basis and to proactively avoid such conflicts.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CSBS information and information systems in accordance with CSBS policies and procedures.