The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is looking to support its Information Security Policy, Risk, and Compliance team in maintaining the organization's control framework, conducting risk assessments, and assisting with policy, audit, and compliance activities. This internship aims to provide hands-on exposure to how security governance and risk oversight enable organizational resilience and regulatory confidence.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Sharepoint
- High level knowledge of risk management standards
- Proficiency with Excel and document management tools.
- Familiarity with GRC ticketing systems for workflow tracking.
- Exposure to Power BI or Tableau for risk and compliance reporting.
- Understanding of control frameworks and simple risk scoring models.
- Awareness of key cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA).
Responsibilities
- Assist with documentation and maintenance of the risk register, control library, and compliance evidence.
- Support internal risk and control assessments using established frameworks (e.g., NIST).
- Collect, review, and organize audit artifacts and policy documentation.
- Help prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using Excel or Power BI.
- Participate in control testing and issue remediation tracking
- Conduct basic research on emerging regulations and security standards.
Other
- Minimum cumulative GPA above 3.0 in academically rigorous curriculum.
- Must be committed to working a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
- Foundational understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Ability to interpret control statements and relate them to organizational policies.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong analytical skills
