Internship - Risk Management

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as Intern in Risk Management(6 months)

Start date: August 2026

The intern in the SD Risk Management is responsible for assisting with incident
management and administrative duties of the European risk team. The SD intern will report to the SD Risk Manager in Luxembourg and form part of an overall team in Europe of 13 across 3 locations (Lux, Dublin and Krakow). The intern will provide support on day to day tasks especially around the Incident reviews
Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the global SD Risk meetings as well as in the meetings with the various business lines.
• Review, analyze and follow up on internal incidents with financial impact and “near misses”. Assess if error reoccurrence preventive actions are reasonable and ensure that they have been implemented.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting materials, and department presentation materials (from the collection of the necessary information to the final formatting of the documents).
• Assisting with the execution of Quality Assurance reviews.
• Actively participate in the BBH social activities and various BANC invents in order to expand their network and knowledge of various business lines and BBH culture.
• Assisting with gathering and analyzing data to conduct audit-related activities.
• Participate in performing deep dive/workflow reviews where applicable.
• Assisting with procedures, checklists, file maintenance, etc.
• Assist SD Risk Management Team with general administration tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Pursuing Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present complex and sensitive issues.
• Organized, attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Fluent in English.

In order to be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• Available for a minimum of 6 months.
• Internship required for graduation.
• Formal signed internship agreement provided by university.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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