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Operational Risk Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Underwriting Intern

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

As a Maverick Payments Intern , you will work on real-world projects with business leaders from ... Reduce operational costs * Mitigate risk and potential loss through improved analytics and ...

FRP Summer 2027 Intern

Orange, CA · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Risk Management Services * Commercial Employee Benefits Sales and Operations * Partnerships with key insurance carrier and wholesaler brokers Interns will collaborate closely with Regional Division ...

Intern

Concord, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from ... results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.

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Operational Risk Intern information

What does an operational risk intern do?

An Operational Risk Intern supports a company's risk management team by helping identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact daily business operations. Their tasks often include data analysis, preparing risk reports, assisting with risk assessments, and monitoring compliance with internal controls. Interns may also participate in risk-related projects and learn about regulatory requirements. This role provides valuable experience in understanding how organizations manage operational risks and ensure business continuity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational risk intern?

To thrive as an Operational Risk Intern, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in finance, business, or a related field, often supported by progress toward a relevant degree. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, Microsoft Excel, and risk assessment tools is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn help interns stand out in this position. These skills ensure effective identification, analysis, and mitigation of operational risks, supporting the organization's overall risk management objectives.

What are some common projects or tasks an operational risk intern might work on during their internship?

As an Operational Risk Intern, you can expect to assist in identifying, assessing, and documenting potential risks within daily business processes. Typical projects include supporting risk assessments of business units, helping to analyze incident reports, and preparing risk dashboards or presentations for management. You may also participate in reviewing policies and procedures, working closely with cross-functional teams such as compliance, audit, and business operations. This hands-on experience helps build a strong foundation in risk management practices and offers valuable insights into how organizations safeguard their operations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operational Risk jobs in California?

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Intern - Development - Governance, Risk & Analysis

Foster City, CA

Gilead
Scientific Research and Development Services • 10K+ employees

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description

Intern - Development - Governance, Risk & Analysis

As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company's mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Support the creation and execution of new mechanisms to define, measure, and monitor quality performance/quality health of the Quality Management System (QMS) and other areas of quality operations (e.g., Audit, Clinical Quality, etc.).

  • Contributes to the design of data science workflows for the assigned area, incorporating best practice statistical analysis, data engineering, automation and visualization, and other contemporary machine learning techniques, models, and tools.

  • Builds, implements, tests, deploys, and maintains innovative data and machine learning solutions to analyze complex data, build insights, and drive innovative process improvements of the QMS.

  • Work with complex, structured and unstructured data from a variety of sources and implement machine learning/algorithms to enable detection of signals, trends, and potential areas of risk.

  • Contribute to the building of tools and libraries to streamline the data analytics automation efforts and knowledge sharing.

  • Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT)near the conclusion of your internship.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.

  • Must be enrolledfulltimein a Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continuedfulltimeenrollmentrequiredin the Fall semester following the internship.

  • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.

  • Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire(official transcripts will be requested).

  • Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not requireschool oremployer sponsorship)official transcripts arerequired.

  • Must be able to commit to afulltimeinternship lasting 10-12 consecutive weeks between May and August.

  • Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may berequired). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred degree level: Graduate/PhD

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Strong problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment

  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

  • Highly organized, detailoriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment with short timelines

  • Has knowledge in key areas, such as statistical analysis, data automation, data mining and/or data visualization.

  • Has advanced knowledge of data science best practices and tools and has experience in applying them to data science solutions.

  • Strong knowledge of modern machine learning architectures and platforms.

Gilead Core Values:

  • Integrity (Doing What's Right)

  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

  • Teamwork (Working Together)

  • Excellence (Being Your Best)

  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)


The expected hourly range for this position is $20.00 - $55.00.


Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including education level and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.


Benefits include paid company holidays, sick time, and housing stipends for eligible employees.


For jobs in the United States:

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.


For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the'Know Your Rights' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
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Gilead Sciences will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.


Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.


For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.


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