Risk Management Intern

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Northwest Bank is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Risk Management team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within a dynamic banking environment. The intern will support various risk-related initiatives and contribute to the development of risk frameworks, reporting and analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist in the identification and assessment of risks across all of our risk pillars including credit, compliance, market, model, operational, reputational, strategic and treasury).
• Support the development and maintenance of risk registers, authoritative sources and control documentation.
• Assist to further enhance the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program including developing and / or updating process maps and execution of testing, as assigned.
• Run various reports and analyze risk and control data to identify inconsistencies and / or anomalies.
• Help to oversee compliance with issues management policies and procedures.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to confirm risk management policies are applied consistently followed across each pillar.
• Participate in risk assessments and reviews, helping to gather and analyze data.
• Help prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct research on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise risk initiatives.
• Contribute to the enhancement of risk policies, procedures, and training materials.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.