Risk Analyst Intern

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

The Risk Analyst Intern will support the Enterprise Risk Management team in executing core functions that underpin the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and related programs. This includes assisting with issue and control procedure programs, Archer system support, governance reporting, and documentation management. The intern will gain exposure to risk governance processes, data integrity practices, and cross-functional collaboration with business units and risk leaders.

This role is designed to provide broad support across the Enterprise Risk Management team and contribute to the execution of key risk governance, reporting, and system support functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with team members to support cross-functional initiatives and special projects 
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal SharePoint, Teams channels, and documentation repositories
• Support the Risk Governance team in preparing risk reports, dashboards, and trend analyses 
• Help maintain administrative calendars, roadmaps, and schedules
• Perform data quality checks and assist with the preparation of dashboards, iViews, and reports within Archer
• Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and documentation of test scripts for system enhancements
• Help manage user access requests and support Archer system users with troubleshooting and navigation
• Participate in the documentation and update of policies, procedures, and workflows supporting team processes

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to evaluate data and complex problems, apply critical thinking to identify risks, and draw conclusions
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving assigned goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: Banking, financial services industry, technology industry, and risk management preferred.
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with Governance Risk and Control (GRC) applications is a plus.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports, and cash denominations, and identify customers. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.  This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

For telecommuters or hybrid: Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.  Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

In accordance with Colorado law: Colorado pay for this position is anticipated to be between $31,943.00 - $47,915.00 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education.While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 04-18-2026, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.