Intern - Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Duration: full-time (up to 40 hours per week), for a period of 10 weeks (June 9 - August 15)

About Us: Our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals both for today and tomorrow through financial expertise, strong leadership, and loyal relationships. This is achieved through deep-rooted guiding principles of strong values, including ethics, integrity, and giving back to the communities we serve.

Our Department: The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department manages the Bank's capital and commercial real estate stress testing programs, as well as risk reporting to the Bank's Board of Directors and executive management team. In this capacity, ERM produces periodic and ad hoc reports and analytics on key topics that include, capital, asset quality, liquidity, sensitivity, and other non-banking risks, such as climate risk. ERM also oversees the Bank's Model Risk Management program.

Job Overview: As an Enterprise Risk Management Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various risk management functions. You will work closely with the enterprise risk management team to support daily operations and contribute to ongoing projects. This internship is designed to provide you with practical experience and insights into the enterprise risk management field.

Assist with the preparation and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Support the review and evaluation of internal controls, processes, and procedures.
• Help identify and document risk findings and recommendations.
• Participate in the development of risk management policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of risk management reports and presentations, and the management of underlying risk data used to support risk reports.
• Provide general administrative support to the enterprise risk management team.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong quantitative and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and how it aligns with your career goals directly to our careers page: Careers at Kearny Bank | Join our Winning Team | Job Listings at Kearny Bank

Applications Deadline: 2/28/25