Operational Risk Intern

At bunq, our users trust us with their money and data. That trust depends on staying in control, especially when things move fast ⚡

As ourOperational Risk Intern, you won’t just observe risk management, you’ll actively support the team in identifying, tracking, and improving risk processes. You’ll get real exposure to how operational risk works inside a fast-moving fintech.

Ready to learn how risk is managed at scale? 🔍

Take ownership 

🔎 Support the Third-Party Risk process — help keep vendor assessments organized and our provider inventory up to date

🛡 Assist in tracking ICT risks and controls — document findings and follow up on action items

🚦 Contribute to Product Approval Risk Reviews — help gather information and ensure risks are properly logged

📊 Help monitor fraud trends, chargebacks, and process gaps — flag observations and support follow-ups

📝 Maintain clean, structured documentation — because if it’s not written down, it didn’t happen

🔁 Follow up. Ask questions. Help close the loop.

• You’re fluent in English

• You understand (at least fundamentally) what risks and controls are — and why they matter

• You’re comfortable with basic tech concepts like cloud services, databases, and outages

•  You’re familiar with regulations like DORA and GDPR — or curious to learn more

• You’re detail-oriented and don’t let things slip

• You communicate clearly and aren’t afraid to ask thoughtful questions

• You take initiative — even as an intern

• You want real, hands-on exposure to risk management inside a fast-moving fintech

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Your space to perform

We give you the space and the tools you need to succeed 💪🏼

🤟 Great, international colleagues who share your mindset

👩‍💻 Hybrid setup: after 3 months in-office, work 2 days remote, 3 days in-office weekly.

💻 A MacBook so you can Get Shit Done with us

🥦 Delicious lunches from our fabulous in-house chefs with vegan and vegetarian options

🍻 Friday drinks and other celebrations - bunq style

All new hires are subject to Pre-employment Screening (PES), which includes checks conducted by our third-party partner, DISA. This is part of our commitment to a secure and trustworthy workplace.