The posting
Job Description
Protect Technology. Manage Risk. Power Secure Banking.
Application Risk Management Summer Intern
Have you ever wondered how banks protect critical systems, applications, and customer information? Interested in exploring the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, risk management, and business operations?
As an Application Risk Management Summer Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience helping Rockland Trust identify, assess, and manage technology risks across hundreds of business applications. You'll work alongside technology, risk, and business professionals to evaluate application controls, support risk assessments, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the Bank's security and risk management practices.
At Rockland Trust, technology plays a critical role in delivering exceptional experiences for customers and colleagues. As part of the Application Risk Management program, you'll gain valuable exposure to how organizations identify risks, evaluate controls, and make informed decisions that support a secure and resilient technology environment.
In addition to your individual responsibilities, you'll collaborate with fellow interns from on signature summer projects, providing an opportunity to tackle a real business challenge, gain exposure to different areas of the Bank, strengthen teamwork and leadership skills, and present recommendations to organizational leadership.
Whether you're interested in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Technology Audit, this internship will help you learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for your future career.
What You'll Do
Gain Exposure to Technology Risk & Application Governance
As an Application Risk Management Summer Intern, you'll help support the Bank's Application Risk Management program, which evaluates risk across more than 550 technology applications. You'll learn how businesses identify and manage technology risks while gaining hands-on experience assessing controls, analyzing risk, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Assist with onboarding new applications by partnering with Project Management and Enterprise Risk Management teams to help ensure secure practices are implemented.
- Conduct application risk assessments by gathering and analyzing information related to application functionality, architecture, data usage, and complexity.
- Collaborate with IT application owners, infrastructure teams, and business partners to perform walkthroughs, gather documentation, and support control testing activities.
- Evaluate risks, identify control gaps, and assist in documenting findings and recommendations.
- Support remediation planning efforts by partnering with stakeholders to address identified risks and control weaknesses.
- Help communicate assessment results and risk impacts to business and technology partners.
- Participate in initiatives designed to enhance and improve the Bank's application risk assessment process.
- Develop a deeper understanding of information security, application governance, and technology risk management practices.
- Participate in a collaborative summer project with fellow interns and present recommendations to leadership at the conclusion of the program.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the summer, you'll gain practical experience in:
- Application risk management and risk assessment methodologies.
- Application governance and technology control frameworks.
- Information security and cybersecurity concepts.
- Control design evaluation and effectiveness testing.
- Risk identification, analysis, and remediation planning.
- Technology project lifecycle and application onboarding processes.
- Stakeholder communication and business partnership skills.
- Professional presentation and reporting techniques.
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Technology's role in supporting business operations and regulatory compliance.
You'll leave with a stronger understanding of how organizations manage technology risk while maintaining secure and efficient business operations.
What You'll Gain
This internship is designed to provide meaningful experience, professional growth, and valuable career-building opportunities.
By the end of the summer, you'll have:
- Hands-on experience supporting a formal Application Risk Management program.
- Exposure to technology, cybersecurity, risk management, and business operations teams.
- Experience evaluating controls and identifying technology-related risks.
- Opportunities to network with technology leaders and business professionals throughout the Bank.
- Stronger analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Greater confidence working with business and technology stakeholders.
- Experience contributing to meaningful projects that strengthen organizational risk management.
- Executive presentation experience through the summer intern project.
- Valuable experiences and accomplishments that will strengthen your resume and future career opportunities.
The Summer Intern Experience
At Rockland Trust, interns aren't just observers. They're contributors.
Throughout the summer, you'll:
- Collaborate with interns from across the Bank.
- Tackle a real business challenge.
- Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills.
- Expand your professional network.
Many of our interns have gone on to build successful long-term careers with Rockland Trust, and we're proud to provide an environment where emerging talent can thrive.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Current college student with rising junior or senior status preferred.
- Pursuing a degree in: Information Systems Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology Business Analytics Risk Management Finance Or a related field
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to evaluate risks, controls, and business processes.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
- Strong time-management and project coordination skills.
- Interest in technology risk, cybersecurity, governance, or compliance.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to develop thoughtful recommendations for process or control improvements.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is perfect for students who enjoy solving problems, analyzing information, asking questions, and understanding how technology supports business success. If you're curious about cybersecurity, technology governance, risk management, auditing, or information systems, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while building skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
If you're ready to explore the world of technology risk, work alongside experienced professionals, build your professional network, and help strengthen the security and resilience of a leading community bank, we'd love to have you join us this summer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Rockland Trust, you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
