Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Find 40,000+ jobs, internships & events from 6,000+ top companies on Huzzle using AI

Risk & Security Intern, Summer 2025 - London, UK

image

Mastercard

Oct 22

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a penultimate student graduating no earlier than 2026, available full-time from June 23 to August 29, 2025, with skills in risk/security, communication, and Microsoft Office.
  • You will monitor technology risk and compliance, manage security policies, perform threat assessments, oversee user access, and ensure adherence to security practices while reporting violations.

Requirements

  • To be available to work Full-time between 23rd June 2025 – 29th August 2025
  • To be a Penultimate Masters/Undergraduate Student, due to graduate no earlier than 2026
  • A passion/desire to learn more about risk or security
  • Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk-taking.
  • Ability to partner across the organization.
  • Sound communication skills.
  • Expert PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access

Responsibilities

  • Monitors technology risk and compliance, and develops, delivers, maintains and monitors IT policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Oversees compliance and the implementation of design (up-to-date standard operating procedures) and operational (testing the validity of procedures periodically) effectiveness.
  • Responsible for managing risks to the company, its customers, shareholders, employees, and assets.
  • Strives to identify and mitigate potential risk (e.g. strategic, financial, operational, legal/ regulatory, brand/ reputation) to the company and provides risk management analysis, support, coordination, and oversight.
  • Responsible for the development, delivery, maintenance or monitoring of IT security policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Implements risk management procedures, performs security threat assessments, manages user identities and access, and oversees compliance.
  • Responsible for the development, delivery, maintenance or monitoring of security policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Implements security monitoring procedures, performs security related incident response and investigations.
  • Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices.
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed.
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Risk & Security Intern position?

The Risk & Security Intern position is designed to provide penultimate year students with an immersive experience in risk and security within a global company, allowing them to develop real work-life skills and foster personal and professional growth.

When is the internship scheduled?

The internship is scheduled to take place from 23rd June 2025 to 29th August 2025.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the internship?

To apply for the internship, you need to be a penultimate Masters or undergraduate student graduating no earlier than 2026, have a passion for risk or security, and possess strong communication and PC skills.

What functions are available within the internship program?

Available functions include Technology Risk Management, Risk Management, Information Security – Operations, and Security Monitoring and Response.

Is there a preferred area of focus for applicants?

Yes, applicants may specify a preferred function in their application, or indicate that they are open to all available roles.

What types of skills are emphasized for this internship?

Skills emphasized for the internship include innovative thinking, thoughtful risk-taking, sound communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

What are the key responsibilities of the Risk & Security Intern?

Key responsibilities include monitoring technology risk and compliance, managing risks to the company and its customers, developing and maintaining security policies, and responding to security incidents.

What corporate security responsibilities are expected from participants?

Participants are expected to abide by Mastercard's security policies, ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information accessed, report security breaches, and complete mandatory security training.

Is prior experience in risk or security required?

No prior experience is required, but a passion or desire to learn more about risk or security is essential.

Will I be part of a diverse team?

Yes, Mastercard values a culture of inclusion, and all employees are respected for their individual strengths, views, and experiences, promoting a diverse working environment.

image

Mastercard

Connecting Everyone to Priceless Possibilities

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

OpportunitiesView all