Enterprise Risk Management Intern

ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 185,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.

About Our Summer Intern Program 

Are you ready to kick-start your career? ISACA’s Intern Program offers rising Juniors and Seniors as well as Graduate students a hands-on experience and meaningful projects that drive impact. We’re not your typical internship!   

At ISACA, you’ll dive into real projects that matter while sharpening essential skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and time management through our tailored development program. But it’s not all work—we believe in building connections, too. From leadership panels and speed networking sessions to job shadowing and team-building events, you’ll have countless opportunities to grow your network and learn from industry experts. 

Take the first step toward a bright future—join us, build your career, and make connections that last a lifetime! 

Intern role and responsibilities  

You will be working closely with our Enterprise Risk Management team by supporting tasks such as research, data clean-up or analysis, and administrative tasks that support the team’s core functions. You may also undertake special projects as needed.  

In this role you will support the Risk Manager regarding all aspects of the enterprise-wide risk management program.  Responsibilities include identifying, assessing, monitoring, and controlling risks throughout the organization, developing reporting, and process flows.  

Specifically, you will: 

• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of controls 

• Identify control issues and perform root cause analysis 

• Create action plans to remediate issues, and manage remediation process through implementation 

• Perform analysis, identify trends, and create reporting for internal use 

• Support ERM projects and initiatives to drive improvements to key processes and controls 

• Assist with processes for assigned enterprise risk programs, which can include tracking risk status and key risk indicator reporting, following-up with departments to ensure task completion, and reporting status and results 

• Create process flows 

• Perform ad hoc requests in line with business priorities 

• Collaborate with individuals outside of the ERM team as needed 

 Field of Study 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or Information Technology. 

 

Skills and attributes  

• Strong verbal communication 

• Organization & Time Management 

• Professionalism  

• Sense of urgency 

• Curiosity and Inquisitiveness 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Problem solving 

• Attention to detail 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools 

 

*Location: We strongly prefer candidates who can commute to Schaumburg, IL for orientation as well as 3-4 in-person meetings throughout the summer. We will consider select remote locations within the U.S., but preference will be given to local candidates. 

ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.