Risk Internship Program - Summer 2026

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Fifth Third Bank's project-based 11-week Risk Management Internship Program gives college students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on program supporting the Cincinnati market. This is a paid professional development opportunity where you'll learn Fifth Third Bank's business practices, operations, and procedures, and build skills you need to assume a permanent role at one of the top financial services institutions. Housing assistance is available to eligible interns.

You will be responsible and accountable for risk, encouraged to openly exchange ideas and opinions, elevate concerns, and follow policies and procedures to safeguard the company. Doing the right thing for customers and colleagues is key; you'll ensure their actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience, achieving real results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

The Risk Management Internship allows participants to gain experience and exposure to workplace roles that are designed to ensure they're maximizing their current and potential skill sets. With exposure to senior leadership, performance feedback and coaching, mentoring relationships, and social and team-building opportunities, program participants also develop networks they can continue throughout their career.

This internship helps college students gain meaningful work experience and targeted educational opportunities to develop as future organizational leaders and get exposure to multiple business areas. Gain on-the-job skills and an understanding of the real-life work environment, while developing a professional network that includes some of the best talent in the industry.

What You'll Do

The Risk Management Internship gives program participants exposure to roles in operational risk, compliance, credit risk, market risk, and other areas within the risk division. Participants will build the foundation of a strong career, developing an understanding of the risks inherent to financial institutions and learning strategies and methods for mitigating them. You'll work on projects for Fifth Third Bank, receiving feedback and an evaluation based on accuracy, completeness, and through meeting applicable deadlines. At the conclusion of the internship, you'll present your overall experience to the senior leadership team, including key concepts learned and an overview of each project.

Job Duties

• Attend formal training classes, supplementing the on-the-job learning that occurs in each rotation.
• Actively participates in community involvement projects.
• Build a network of resources within the risk division and supporting areas.
• Create and presents a formal PowerPoint presentation to Sr. Management at the end of the assignment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Involvement in program related committees including volunteerism and professional development

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Insurance/Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Humanities - Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Pre-Law (or other relevant major)
• Must be a rising senior
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Campus involvement/leadership experience preferred
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
• Ability to complete both guided and self-directed learning activities
• Strong communicator and developer of interpersonal connections
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to connect the dots across lines of business and defense in the bank

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