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Summer Intern, Enterprise Risk Management

CompanyThe Port Authority of NY & NJ
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work with staff to identify, assess, and monitor business risks, supporting agency business alignment and integration with planning and budgeting processes. Responsibilities also include supporting risk assessment execution, conducting research on trends, analyzing risk data, and developing intelligence reports for leadership.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$18 - $30
Company Size
5129
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
37 hours
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About The Company
If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does. For over 100 years, the Port Authority has been designing, engineering, and operating the transportation infrastructure that moves people and goods to, from, and throughout one of the most economically competitive and culturally vibrant regions in the world. Whether we’re fortifying the tunnels under the Hudson River to withstand future super storms, or raising a bridge so larger cargo vessels can reach the premier port on the East Coast, our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year. Our need for skilled, forward-thinking individuals, who are truly passionate about serving the public, continues to grow. And we’re not talking just about engineering, transportation, and urban planning professionals. We are always looking for professionals in Audit, Business Administration, Communications, Construction, Environmental Planning, Finance, IT, Media, Operations & Maintenance, Public Safety, and Security, to name just a few. We are also looking for those driven to diversify their skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore any number of career paths, so just because you start in one field doesn’t mean you have to stay in it. If this is the experience you are looking for, “Follow” us here and visit our careers page at www.jointheportauthority.com to learn about current opportunities. You can also discover more about the Port Authority by visiting www.panynj.gov or www.youtube.com/user/portauthorityinfo. We are confident that once you take a look, you will see how one organization can move a region, a nation, and the world.
About the Role

About the Internship

The Enterprise Risk Management Division (ERM), within the Finance organization, is responsible for the development and implementation of an agency-wide program that enables the proactive identification and management of business risks that can affect agency objectives and strategy.  ERM aims to improve agency risk awareness and decision-making.  As consideration in the Port Authority’s bond ratings, ERM is critical to the Agency’s future capital capacity.  ERM is a major initiative that touches all parts of the Agency.  The intern will obtain a unique overview of the Port Authority’s business lines and internal processes while becoming well-versed in the principles of risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Work with ERM staff and senior staff throughout the Agency to identify, assess, and monitor business risks.
  • Support agency business alignment efforts and ERM integration with annual business planning, budgeting, long-range capital capacity forecasting, business performance measurement, and other agency business processes
  • Support execution of risk assessments
  • Conduct research on emerging trends and analyze Agency risk data
  • Develop risk intelligence reports and presentations for the Board of Commissioners and senior management

Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
  • Major in Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, Public Administration or related discipline

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively up and down the chain of command by simplifying complex issues for a diverse audience
  • Some knowledge of risk management, finance, or operations
  • Ability to solve problems using quantitative and qualitative data related to operations and finance
  • Ability to conduct Internet research.
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.

Internship Details

  • The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
  • This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
  • In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In-person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

Selection Process

  • Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
  • If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
  • Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

  • The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
  • Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
  • Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
  • Facility Tours
  • Career Panels
  • Social/Networking Events
Key Skills
Risk ManagementFinancePublic AdministrationCommunicationProblem SolvingQuantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisInternet ResearchData AnalysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsSharePointOneDrive
Categories
Finance & AccountingGovernment & Public SectorData & AnalyticsManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement SystemAccess to Employee Business Resource GroupsFacility ToursCareer PanelsSocial/Networking Events
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