Operational Risk Intern Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

The sales Program Management intern will support the Business Operations team with initiatives to optimize process and automation across the deal and order management workflow. The Business Operations team is part of the Sales Operations organization.

What You’ll Do

• Triage and follow-up on inbound requests
• Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Execute Salesforce.com testing & coordinate with stakeholders
• Create and maintain documentation of current state and future state processes
• Create and maintain team and/or project pages in Wiki/Confluence
• Participate/Lead special projects as assigned

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Computer Science, Business, or a related field of study
• Data analysis courses preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Technically savvy with the ability to demonstrate a high level of competency using Excel, Word, Google Docs, etc.
• Strong communication and leadership skills demonstrated through leadership positions in community, school, or other programs
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Attention to detail and follow-through are required
• Professional, outgoing, energetic personality with excellent interpersonal skills
• Project management experience preferred

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Minimal travel
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

Location: This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more.

When can you expect to hear back?

We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

Postings close: September 27, 2026 Engineering postings close: October 2, 2026 Interviews: Early to mid October Offers: Mid to late October

2027 Start Dates:

Our positions have opportunities that start in the Spring or Summer. Please see our start dates below and let us know your availability in your application.

Spring 2027 Internships: Monday, January 4, 2026 (15-20 hours per week max)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $21.00 - $21.00 401(k) participation and match

Paid sick leave

A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation-ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

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Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email earlycareer@workiva.com.

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