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What is a governance risk compliance internship?

A Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) Internship is an entry-level position where interns assist organizations in managing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting governance processes. Interns typically help with tasks such as auditing internal controls, reviewing compliance procedures, analyzing risk assessments, and preparing reports for management. This role provides hands-on experience in areas like legal regulations, policy development, and enterprise risk management, making it valuable for students interested in business, law, or information security. The internship helps build skills in problem-solving, communication, and understanding regulatory frameworks across industries.

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

To thrive as a Governance Risk Compliance Intern, you typically need a background in business, finance, or a related field, along with knowledge of risk management principles and regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with tools like GRC software platforms (e.g., RSA Archer), Microsoft Excel, and basic data analysis is often expected. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication help interns effectively identify risks and collaborate with teams. These skills and qualities are vital for supporting organizational compliance, minimizing risks, and ensuring adherence to regulations.

What is the difference between Governance Risk Compliance Internship vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectGovernance Risk Compliance InternshipCompliance Analyst
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate, some certifications optionalRelevant certifications like CCEP, CRC often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, learning-focused, entry-levelFull-time, professional environment, more responsibility
Employer & Industry UsageInternships offered by companies in finance, healthcare, etc.Commonly employed in regulated industries like finance, healthcare

The Governance Risk Compliance Internship provides hands-on experience for students or recent graduates exploring compliance roles, often with limited responsibilities. In contrast, a Compliance Analyst is a full-time professional responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance programs. While both roles focus on governance and risk, the internship is a stepping stone, whereas the analyst role involves more advanced duties and certifications.

What types of projects or tasks might I work on during a governance risk compliance internship?

As a GRC intern, you can expect to assist with projects such as risk assessments, policy reviews, compliance audits, and the development of control documentation. Interns often work closely with compliance officers and risk managers to support ongoing monitoring activities and help ensure the organization meets regulatory requirements. You'll likely be involved in analyzing data, preparing reports, and participating in team meetings, providing a valuable opportunity to learn about industry regulations and internal controls. This role offers exposure to a broad range of business areas and is an excellent foundation for a career in risk management or compliance.
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Cyber Security Governance, Risk, Compliance Manager - VP

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Tempe, AZ • Hybrid

$106K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Summary:

This role is for a member of the CISO of America’s team and will provide leadership and support within the Cybersecurity GRC function to ensure measurement and enforcement of Information Security requirements, implementation and maintenance of policies, standards, and a comprehensive controls framework ensuring technical systems and information assets are appropriately protected. Scope includes, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

  • Interact with internal and external teams across various levels within the organization, Audit & IT Controls teams, internal risk committees, and external state and federal agencies (e.g., OCC, FRB).
  • Maintain a high degree of knowledge with current and proposed security changes impacting regulatory, privacy and security industry best practice guidance, leveraging technological solutions to meet enterprise needs.
  • Drive implementation, sustainability, and maturity of the firm’s Information Security control framework.
  • Lead team members who assess and benchmark technology process execution against industry standards such as, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) CAT, CRI Profile, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP in conjunction with MUFG policies and standards
  • Assess control design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability in support of Information Security commitments to align with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure gaps are addressed via remediation plans with timely resolution which address root cause of control failures.
  • Compile and distribute program level reporting to relevant stakeholders.
  • Support Information Security oversight and governance by ensuring our control environment is monitored through relevant KRI/KPIs
  • Monitor and evaluate emerging risk, internal operational trends, and external risk events for potential impact to control environment.
  • Lead discussions at all levels of the organization to incorporate and manage security risk elements as part of the overall strategy of the business line.
  • Influence executives within aligned business units by demonstrating how security efforts align to strategic objectives.
  • Establish and drive a clear risk picture to the lines of business through daily contact on risk and security issues.
  • Provide clear and consistent communications to lines of business related to cybersecurity related topics. Guide the lines of business through assessments, translating the technology/security questions so that they can be understood by the business; then guide them as to how to gather the required information.
  • Support complex initiatives designed to improve MUFG America’s overall information security program, ensure projects are executed as planned and align with cybersecurity governance model.

Qualifications:

  • At least 10 years' experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT roles
  • Expert in program management with a focus on executing information security risk assessment/testing methodologies, evaluating the adequacy and efficiency of internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations.
  • Experience with process documentation and designing/executing control test scripts.
  • Knowledge of domestic and international banking regulations (Reg W, Basel II, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), etc.) and experience with enforcement agencies oversight activities (regulatory examinations, matters requiring attention (MRAs), consent orders, etc.) within a global systemically important financial institution's information technology and information security environments
  • Understanding of the regulatory environment and regulations related to technology risk, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Reserve Board (FRB) expectations.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT), CSX, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Ability to constructively work both independently and in collaborative environments involving all levels of management and employees.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, prioritize, and efficiently complete responsibilities while maintaining the highest quality.
  • Bachelor's degree in related IT or Information Security disciplines
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security or a closely related discipline, or equivalent related experience

Other Qualifications: 

  • As per MUFG’s work policy, must work onsite 4 days and 1 day remotely out of either our Tampa, FL (1st Preference), Tempe, AZ (2nd Preference), or Jersey City, NJ (3rd Preference) office. 

The typical base pay range for this role is between $139K - $171K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.              

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 6th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Industry

Banking and credit intermediation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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