Introduction

As a Risk Management & Controls Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting IBM's Americas Risk Management & Controls team. During this 12-week internship, you will work alongside professionals who help identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across the business. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, develop business acumen, and learn how risk and controls support IBM's operations and growth.

Your role and responsibilities

• Support the Risk Management & Controls team in identifying and analyzing financial, operational, and compliance risks across the Americas region.
• Assist with reviews and assessments to help evaluate whether risks are being appropriately identified, mitigated, and managed.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and process reviews to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support root cause and gap analysis activities to help uncover improvement opportunities within existing processes and controls.
• Assist in tracking action plans, control activities, audit observations, and remediation efforts.
• Help prepare monthly and quarterly controls metrics, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Compliance, Audit, Legal, and Operations to gain exposure to IBM's business processes.
• Explore the use of AI tools to help automate, simplify, and improve business workflows.
• Support Partner Ecosystem integrity and controls activities, including data gathering, tracking, and reporting.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and learning opportunities to build knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and compliance practices.
• Complete a summer project and present findings and recommendations to team leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit, and compliance practices within a global organization.
• Hands-on experience working with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunities to develop analytical, communication, and business process improvement skills.
• Experience leveraging AI and digital tools to solve business challenges.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with IBM professionals.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact through a high-visibility summer project.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in understanding business processes and risks.
• Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Eagerness to learn new concepts, systems, and technologies.
• Interest in risk management, controls, audit, compliance, finance, or business operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in learning and applying AI tools to improve business processes and productivity. Experience with AI tools, data visualization, or analytics tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Preferred technical and professional experience

No preferred qualifications specified

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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ABOUT IBM

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

2027 Risk Management & Controls Intern - Americas

Date posted

25-Aug-2026

Job ID

130385

City / Township / Village

Armonk

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Enterprise Operations

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

65,880.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

120,780.00

Position type

Internship

Travel required

Up to 20% or 1 day a week

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No