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Intern, IT Vendor Risk Management
CompanySoFi University
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 26, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The IT Vendor Risk Analyst Intern will support the IT Vendor Risk Management team in supplier risk management activities such as onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding. They will also work on special projects to enhance current processes and promote operational excellence.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6031
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help our members get their money right. We create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions—from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more.
CFL #6054612; NMLS #1121636 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Advisory services through SoFi LLC, a registered investment advisor. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. SoFi Money™ is offered through SoFi Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><a href="https://www.sofi.com/sofi-employee-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Employee Applicant Privacy Notice</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p>
<div>
<p>Shape a brighter financial future with us. </p>
<p>Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.</p>
<p>We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. <strong>Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.</strong></p>
</div></div><h1><strong>The Role:</strong></h1>
<p>The IT Vendor Risk Analyst Intern will support the IT Vendor Risk Management team in the day to day execution of supplier risk management activities such as onboarding, ongoing monitoring, due diligence collection, invoicing, and offboarding. They will also work on special projects to enhance current processes followed by the IT Risk Management team to promote operational excellence.</p>
<p>The IT Vendor Risk Analyst Intern will play a crucial role in aligning IT Vendor Risk activities with business objectives. You will learn how organizations leverage technology to achieve their goals and gain a broader understanding of business strategy. You will gain practical experience in areas like vendor selection, contract negotiation, risk management, and performance monitoring. The internship will provide a platform to develop essential skills, such as communication, negotiation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management.</p>
<p>**The candidate must be available for the entire internship period:** </p>
<ul>
<li>Cohort 1: Monday, June 1st, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026</li>
<li>Cohort 2: Monday, June 15th, 2026 to Friday, September 4th, 2026</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Initiate onboarding/offboarding requests in Venminder and Ironclad, track approvals, and ensure completion of required documentation.</li>
<li>Update supplier records and project records in Airtable with contract dates, key contacts, performance metrics, and other key information.</li>
<li>Generate monthly reports on supplier performance, contract renewals, spending, and outstanding risk tasks.</li>
<li>Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding supplier lifecycle activities</li>
<li>Onboard new suppliers and manage renewals for low risk suppliers</li>
<li>Contribute to the development and implementation of a chargeback model within SoFi</li>
<li>Drive lead-time reduction in supplier lifecycle activities, namely supplier onboarding, supplier renewals, and supplier payment</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>What You’ll Need:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li><strong>Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor’s degree) with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027 </strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems/Technology Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Data Analytics, or have a demonstrated interest in IT, business processes, or supply chain management</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship</strong></li>
<li><strong>Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office at a hybrid capacity (2-3x a week)</strong></li>
<li>Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and general collaborative enterprise software. Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Airtable, Google Sheets) is a plus</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, collaborative mindset</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>Internship Perks:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi</li>
<li>Exclusive opportunities to deliver a case study to SoFi leaders </li>
<li>Development sessions for career, financial, and professional growth</li>
<li>Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming</li>
<li>Networking socials to connect with fellow interns</li>
<li>SoFi swag giveaways</li>
<li><strong>We offer incoming interns the flexibility to select from two potential start dates:</strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cohort 1: Monday, June 1st, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cohort 2: Monday, June 15th, 2026 to Friday, September 4th, 2026</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Why you'll love working here:</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">> Internship Benefits: <a href="https://9240566.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9240566/SoFi%202025%20Benefits%20TempIntern.pdf" target="_blank">View Link</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">> Full Time University Grad Benefits: <a href="https://9240566.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9240566/SoFi%202025%20Benefits%20Full-time.pdf" target="_blank">View Link</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Internship Highlights include:</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to a unique and challenging professional experience, interns will also receive perks such as invites to Member events, and more!</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Personalized Mentorship Program</li>
<li>Fully stocked kitchen (snacks & drinks)</li>
<li>Access to senior leadership, including round tables with executives across all functions of SoFi</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights</span></a></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email </span><a href="mailto:accommodations@sofi.com" target="_blank">accommodations@sofi.com.</a></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.</span></h5></div>
Key Skills
CommunicationNegotiationProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingProject ManagementData AnalysisSupply Chain ManagementInformation SystemsBusiness AdministrationFinanceAccounting
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