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Financial Risk Management Intern Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

Capital One

Director, Card Risk Management

Mclean, VA · On-site

Masters Degree * 7+ years of Financial Services risk management experience * 7+ years of experience in Project or Process Management * 5+ years of internal strategy or management consulting ...

Capital One

Senior Auditor - Risk Management

Mclean, VA · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

At least 2 years of experience in auditing one or more of the following areas: banking or financial services industry or risk management Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Auditing ...

Capital One

Senior Auditor - Risk Management

Mclean, VA · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

At least 2 years of experience in auditing one or more of the following areas: banking or financial services industry or risk management Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Auditing ...

World Bank

Risk Officer

Washington, DC

The VPU assists management with identifying and managing Group-wide cross-cutting risks, enhancing risk response decisions, reducing financial and operational surprises and losses, seizing ...

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How much do financial risk management intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for financial risk management intern in Gaithersburg, MD is $21.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.46 and $24.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a financial risk management intern do?

A Financial Risk Management Intern supports the risk management team by analyzing financial data, identifying potential risks, and helping to develop strategies to mitigate those risks. Interns may assist with preparing risk reports, monitoring market trends, and using risk assessment tools. This role often provides hands-on experience with financial modeling, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. The position is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in learning about risk management processes within financial institutions or corporations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a financial risk management intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Financial Risk Management Intern, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of finance principles, and coursework or a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with risk analysis tools, Microsoft Excel, and sometimes financial modeling software like SAS or Python is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective communication, and eagerness to learn are standout soft skills for this position. These skills enable interns to accurately assess risk, support senior analysts, and contribute meaningfully to risk mitigation strategies.

What is the difference between Financial Risk Management Intern vs Credit Risk Analyst Intern?

AspectFinancial Risk Management InternCredit Risk Analyst Intern
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing finance, economics, or related degreeSimilar educational background, often with coursework in credit analysis
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, or investment firmsBanking, lending institutions, or credit agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in risk management departments across finance sectorsCommon in credit departments focusing on loan risk assessment
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding risk management roles in financeFocusing on credit risk specific roles

Both roles involve analyzing financial data and assessing risks, but a Financial Risk Management Intern has a broader focus on overall financial risks, while a Credit Risk Analyst Intern specializes in credit and loan risk assessment. The choice depends on your interest in general risk management versus credit-specific analysis within the finance industry.

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Director, Card Risk Management

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 170 rated banks

Job description

Director, Card Risk Management

As a Director in Capital One's Card Risk organization, you will apply your leadership and analytical skills to our highest profile Risk Management projects. You will lead a team of Vertical Risk Managers and Risk Specialists while acting as a thought leader working across the enterprise to develop and implement cutting edge Risk solutions to ensure Capital One's continued stability and success. Directors in Capital One's Risk Management organization partner with Executives and lines of business to drive organizational change in order to better manage the Company's Risk in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded.


Directors in Risk Management at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and the opportunity to work with Executives to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with business partners to validate risk processes impacting the company's bottom line

  • Consult with Executives to determine interaction model with Lines of Business to create positive relationships

  • Drive finalization of risk category and subcategory framework

  • Perform critical assessments on risk categories to mitigate risk to the company

  • Perform extensive gap assessments and create recommendations to ensure smart business decisions

  • Use analytical skills to conduct Risk Process Improvement, Process Design & Process Excellence

  • Large scale Process Management/Governance

  • Work with dynamic teams on Departmental Process Management & Execution


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Military experience

  • At least 7 years of experience working in risk management or financial services

  • At least 5 years of program management experience

  • At least 5 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients

  • At least 5 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree

  • 7+ years of Financial Services risk management experience

  • 7+ years of experience in Project or Process Management

  • 5+ years of internal strategy or management consulting experience leading cross functional financial services projects and programs

  • 7+ years of people management experience


At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Risk Management


Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Risk Management










Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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