Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United Kingdom
London
Overview
Details
We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.
We are offering a unique 12-month internship opportunity for a motivated and analytical individual to gain hands-on experience in Enterprise Risk Management. This placement will provide rotational exposure across the Risk Partners area and the Centre of Excellence (CoE) team, supporting a broad range of activities that help our business manage risk effectively.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your understanding of enterprise risk management practices, build professional skills, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that impact business resilience and performance.
Key Responsibilities
During your rotation in the Risk Partners team, you will:
- Support the delivery of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) across business teams and functions
- Assist with identifying and evaluating key risks and controls
- Contribute to the development and tracking of risk mitigation plans
- Participate in risk maturity assessments and help evaluate the effectiveness of risk activities and behaviours across Swift
- Liaise with business stakeholders to support the implementation of risk policies and practices
During the rotation in the Risk Centre of Excellence (CoE) team, the Enterprise Risk Intern will work on a range of activities closely supporting colleagues within the different disciplines of the Risk CoE. This includes
- Data analysis, data management and drawing insight from organisational wide risk information
- Supporting reporting development of training materials
- Supporting developments in Swift’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Competency Profile
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Keen interest in and desire to learn more about Risk Management
- Strong analysis, review and challenge skills
- Good communicator able to engage proactively with stakeholders from across the Risk Department and wider Company
- Customer & solution oriented. Ability to find new and creative ways to solve problems
- Collaborative, strong teamworking skills and willing to ask questions when uncertain
- Driven by taking on a number of activities and able to adapt flexibly to achieve needed outcomes
- Active interest in the financial services industry.
Education:
- Currently studying towards (2nd or penultimate year), or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Preferably an analytical or technical specialism.
Experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in enterprise risk management in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Insight into Swift’s enterprise risk management framework, processes, and tools used across the organisation
- Exposure to a wide network of risk professionals and business stakeholders
- A strong foundation for a future career in risk, compliance, or business management
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