Internship - Strengthening third-party resilience in Wholesale Banking

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Are you interested in how a global bank stays resilient in a complex and rapidly changing environment? In this internship, you will work at the intersection of operational resilience, third-party risk, and AI, helping ING strengthen the continuity of its Wholesale Banking services. You will combine analytical work with hands-on exploration of contracts, risk, and innovative technologies. The team You will be part of ING's Wholesale Banking Operational Resilience environment, working closely with experts in third-party risk management, governance, and resilience. The team focuses on strengthening how the bank manages dependencies on external suppliers and ensures continuity of important services. You will contribute to initiatives that help translate regulatory expectations and business challenges into practical and scalable solutions. Roles and responsibilities During this internship, you will work on a focused set of activities that combine analysis, improvement, and innovation: Identify and analyse a selection of critical third-party relationships supporting key banking services Assess exit readiness and the ability to transition or replace third-party services in practice Support the development and improvement of exit planning standards and guidance Translate regulatory and internal requirements into practical assessment criteria Explore how AI can support scalable and consistent quality assessments of documentation Contribute to enhancing ways of working and governance approaches for managing third-party resilience How to succeed We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we'll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. We are looking for someone who: Works in a structured and analytical way and enjoys solving complex problems Communicates clearly and can translate insights into practical recommendations Is comfortable working with data (e.g. Excel, Power BI or similar tools) Has an interest in operational resilience, risk management, or financial services Is keen to explore how AI can be applied in a business or risk context Shows initiative and enjoys working in an international environment Rewards and benefits This is a great opportunity to train with highly skilled people who are experts in their field. You'll do a lot and learn a lot, not only about your specialist area and the bank, but also about yourself and whether this type of environment is right for you. You'll also benefit from: Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on 36 hours work week Your own work laptop Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities An informal working environment with innovative colleagues During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU passport holders). Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the 'Apply' button. About our internships Every year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship). Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking - put simply, it's a great start to your career.