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.
ResponsibilitiesEffective 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
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
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Degree studies in Operational Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Familiarity with governance best practices for control mitigation, vulnerability management, business continuity, third-party risk management, data loss prevention, network security, and cloud security
- Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced presentation skills, including clearly presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work with management, supervisors, stakeholders, and vendors
- Experience creating or editing presentations and other materials or media
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional quotient for communicating technical and non-technical information
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