# 2027 Risk Management Summer Internship Programme - London [Jefferies](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/jefferies.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Risk & Compliance](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/risk-compliance.md) Jefferies is hiring a 2027 Risk Management Summer Internship Programme - London in London. Posted 2026-09-16; applications close 2026-11-15. **Apply**: https://jefferies.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/xf-1feed880c3d8/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/2/opp/1986-2027-Risk-Management-Summer-Internship-Programme-London/en-GB Posted 2d ago. ## Role details ## Summer Intern - Risk Department Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm, providing advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With over 40 offices globally, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. We are seeking a successful 10-week Summer Intern to join the Risk department at Jefferies. The Risk Management Department is responsible for independent risk oversight and analysis for the Firm by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and managing risk across various functions. ### Internship Details - **Start Date:** June 2027 - **Location:** London Office - **Application Deadline:** November 1, 2026 Note: Recruitment is conducted on a rolling basis, which may cause delays in screening and online testing. We endeavor to provide timely feedback to all applicants. ## Role Responsibilities The main responsibilities within the Risk Management Department include, but are not limited to: - Establishing and implementing the risk management framework, policies, and controls. - Setting and implementing the firmwide risk appetite framework and statements aligned with strategic business and financial plans. - Identifying and assessing financial and non-financial risks, including existing business risks, emerging risks from external changes, and risks associated with new strategies or products. - Measuring current and potential risks using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and monitoring these risks via key risk metrics. - Establishing limit frameworks, monitoring utilization against key risk metrics, and ensuring compliance. - Performing independent reviews and challenges of risk-taking and hedging activities, including deep dives into risk exposures and vulnerability reviews. ### Areas of Risk Focus The Risk Management Department is organized primarily by risk type and business line. Key areas include: - **Market Risk:** Risk of loss due to market value fluctuations attributable to changes in market variables. - **Credit Risk:** Risk of loss due to adverse changes in a counterparty’s creditworthiness or ability to meet financial obligations. - **Operational Risk:** Risk of impact from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, third parties, or external events. - **Quantitative Risk:** Focuses on the methodologies and models used by the Firm to assess and measure risk. - **Enterprise Risk:** Reviews overarching governance, management frameworks, and portfolio risk analysis. The Office of COO drives the enhancement of risk processes, technology, and resourcing, while also conducting independent reviews and validations of all models used for inventory valuation. This role offers a flexible program structure, balancing extended stays within specific Risk teams with ad hoc project work across various departments, allowing interns to develop a wide range of skills. ## Candidate Profile ### Qualifications and Skills We are looking for candidates who: - Are typically graduating in 2028. - Can work effectively as part of a team. - Possess the ability to work under pressure and maintain organization to meet deadlines. - Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. - Are self-motivated. - Have a basic understanding of financial markets. - Are proficient in manipulating data in Excel or possess practical coding experience. ## Equal Opportunity Commitment At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees, reflecting the communities where we work and live. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities as required by law. ## Applying to this role This 2027 Risk Management Summer Internship Programme - London role at Jefferies runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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