Summer Risk Management Internships Jobs in Virginia

The Enterprise Operational Risk Management (EORM) Division identifies, assesses, measures, mitigates, monitors, and reports various organizational risks. The division aligns to strategic oversight in Business Unit Risk, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Business Resiliency Management (BRM), and Asset Risk Assessment (ARA). These programs discover and challenge NFCU's overall enterprise risk posture to improve risk awareness and prioritize strategic risk management efforts. The output of these programs is data driven risk values utilizing a globally accepted enterprise anchor Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform. As a 2nd Line of Defense at Navy Federal Credit Union specializing in oversight, guidance, and challenge the programs ensure effective risk management and compliance with policies and regulations.
The Summer Associate will provide professional execution of day-to-day tasks and special projects while working within established program guidelines. The Summer Associate will help drive the socialization results at scale and help ensure collaboration with Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) partners, Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) partners, Business Unit Risk Officers, NFCU asset Business and IT owners/delegates. Finally, the associate will assist in empowering proactive and efficient operational risk management and support sound decision-making across the enterprise by providing insights and oversight relating to Business Units risk-taking activities.
Potential projects include:

• Compiling the generation of not only risk prioritization, reporting and dashboards, but also high value attribute data population
• Conducting assessments for net new Navy Federal applications and analyzing quality gates and checkpoints
• Analyzing data, and utilizing presentation skills to design and develop Business Unit awareness, reports and dashboards

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Responsibilities

• Effective management of multiple priorities
• Translation of operational risk processes into easily understood terms
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Advanced skill working with all levels of management, supervisors, stakeholders and vendors
• Experience creating/editing presentations using software or other types of material/media

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Operational Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or other related field
• Familiarity in governance best practices for control mitigation, Vulnerability Management, Business Continuity, Third Party Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention, Network and Cloud Security, etc.
• Verbal, written, interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely technical and non-technical information to all levels of management and a strong emotional quotient

Additional Information
Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Locations:

• 820 Follin Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
• Remote

About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

• FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
• Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
• Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
• 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
• Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
• Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
• Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
• Forbes® 2025 America's Best Large Employers
• Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
• Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
• 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
• Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
• 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award

From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.