Intern - Enterprise Risk Management (Summer 2026)

Job Summary: The Risk & Compliance (R&C) group is a growing and evolving part of the organization that strives to help the Bank meet its strategic objectives in a smart, compliant, and sustainable manner. The group is broad-reaching and interacts with all areas of the Bank to achieve these objectives. We are seeking a highly motivated and inquisitive student who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, evolving, and fast-paced banking environment. The Risk & Compliance Intern will support various groups within the R&C group where assigned tasks will vary from day-to-day operations, assisting with identifying process improvements, and automating tasks where possible.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able and willing to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential duties required. Reasonable accommodations, as determined by management on a case-by-case basis, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk & Compliance is a fast paced and ever-evolving department where no one day will be the same. This position is expected to formally rotate between Risk & Compliance departments during the summer to gain a broad understanding of the entire group. The role will support Consumer Compliance, Community Reinvestment Act, Enterprise Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Specific tasks may include the following:

• Supporting customer, department, process, product, and/or vendor risk assessments by gathering and analyzing data and engaging in discussions around execution of related controls.
• Working to collect, create, enhance, and automate reporting and data visualizations for key R&C metrics.
• Performing issue remediation testing.
• Performing and presenting targeted research on banking regulations.
• Assisting with the development or enhancement of procedures.
• Participating in discussions on emerging risks throughout the Bank, and documenting these discussions and assessing impacts of these risks across departments.
• Participate in Bank-wide internship meetings, projects, etc., as applicable.
• Other tasks and special projects, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, data visualizations, etc.) preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Highly motivated and can handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and behaviors
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Maintain a professional manner at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Adapts to change and ability to manage fast paced environment
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Ability to adhere to Needham Bank's Core Values (Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Commitment to Employees and Communities, Accountability, Urgency, Trust, Always Do the Right Thing)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree
• Previous related internship and/or coursework preferred
• Interest in banking preferred

PAY RANGE: $20.00/hourly

At NB, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace - if you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Needham Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Needham Bank will provide all applicants for employment and all employees with equal opportunity for employment and promotion regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or gender identity.