Risk Management Intern/Recent Grad at Carson Group in Omaha, NE

Job description

• Carson Group is seeking two Risk Management Interns to support the buildout and standardization of enterprise risk infrastructure across the firm. This is a high-output, hands-on role - not a shadow experience. Interns will own defined workstreams, engage directly with business leaders, and produce deliverables that are actively used across Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and business operations.
• Work will center on enterprise policy and procedure documentation, Risk and Control Matrix development, control gap identification, and risk statement drafting, all within a standardized governance framework. Interns will translate complex business processes into structured, risk-aligned documentation and maintain that work within SharePoint and centralized repositories.
• This role is well-suited for structured thinkers who write with precision, thrive in ambiguous environments, and are ready to contribute independently from day one. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing — or have recently completed — a degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business, MIS, or a related STEM field, and bring strong analytical instincts and a process-oriented mindset.
• This position is based in Omaha at Carson HQ; It will target 30-40 hours per week; part-time applicants must be available at least 25 hours per week during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Document and standardize policies, procedures, and process flows across business units
• Develop and enhance Risk and Control Matrices aligned to the enterprise risk register
• Identify and document policy, procedure, and control gaps across functions
• Draft and structure risk statements using root-cause methodology
• Support control design and documentation using a standardized control framework
• Translate business processes into risk-aligned workflows and structured documentation
• Support change management and version control for new and update policies
• Build and maintain documentation within SharePoint and centralized repositories
• Partner directly with stakeholders across business units, Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity
• Operate independently to gather requirements and produce structured outputs
• Present findings and recommendations as needed

Requirements

• Interest in financial services or enterprise risk management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required.
• Exceptional written communication and documentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize and present complex information in a clear, structured format required.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking, with the ability to connect processes, risks, and controls required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment required.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and translate unclear or incomplete information into structured, actionable outputs required.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business, MIS, or related field in progress or anticipated preferred; recent graduates will also be considered.
• Exposure to risk management, audit, compliance, business operations, or governance concepts preferred.
• Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Draw.io, Lucidchart) preferred.
• Familiarity with SharePoint or document management systems preferred.
• Prior internship or project experience involving documentation, analysis, or process improvement preferred.

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Outlook
• Exceptional written communication
• Documentation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Process-oriented thinking
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Ability to navigate ambiguity

Benefits

• The total rewards expected for this role include a starting hourly wage between $18 - 20/hour.