Cybersecurity Standards and Design Oversight Intern [2026 Internship Program]

to our full-time early-career program EDGE.

What to expect as a DTCC Intern:

• Access to senior leaders

• Workshops for skill-building and career development

• Participation in employee resource groups

• Team volunteering with local charities

• A sense of community

• Assigned a mentor throughout the summer

• A flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The impact you will have in this role:

As part of the Cyber Security Risk Office (CSRO), you will contribute to DTCC's mission of safeguarding critical information assets by supporting initiatives that strengthen our security posture, including the following:

• Accelerate priority work in AI risk evaluation and assessment, including developing frameworks for identifying and mitigating emerging AI-related threats.

• Deliver tangible outputs such as risk assessment artifacts, supporting documentation for AI governance, and analysis to inform oversight dashboards.

• Strengthen our early-career pipeline for security design and oversight talent.

Operating Model:

You will work under established Cyber Security Standards & Design Oversight (CSSDO) guardrails, paired with a mentor for weekly check-ins and structured deliverables.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with AI risk analysis, contribute to evaluation of AI-driven systems, and support compliance documentation for AI governance.

• Act as the first point of contact for low-risk infrastructure security findings and perform preliminary technical assessments.

• Support documentation efforts for assigned projects and assist in maintaining team documentation related to cloud design oversight.

• Conduct research on baseline configurations for cloud services and collaborate with requesters during the baseline review process.

• Participate in early-stage stakeholder engagements, including design oversight consultations and request triaging.

*NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. *

Selection and Program Timeline: (timing may vary)

• August - October 2025: Applications open

• October - December 2025: Interview and Selection process

• January - May 2026: Early engagement and onboarding process

• June 2026: Start of program

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be working towards a bachelor's degree in the following curriculums: Business, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, MIS, Technology Management, or any other related field

• Candidates must have authorization to work permanently in the US without the need for sponsorship (now or in the future)

• Candidates must have minimum of a 3.2 GPA to be considered

Talents Needed for Success:

• Must demonstrate superior analytical and communication skills

• Strong interest in the financial services industry, with previous internship experience a plus

• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Solid communication, negotiation, and relationship management skill

• Knowledge of Excel including pivot tables, charts, and dashboards

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.