2025 InfoSec Internship - Chatham Financial

Overview:  

Chatham Financials' Summer Internship Program offers a dynamic and immersive experience for aspiring technology professionals. We're seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented students to Join Chatham Financial and be part of a team dedicated to protecting the future of finance through advanced security practices. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in protecting sensitive data and ensuring robust security measures in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. 

As an Information Security Intern, you will work closely with our cybersecurity professionals to support and enhance our security infrastructure. You'll be involved in various aspects of information security, from monitoring and analysis to risk assessment and incident response. This internship will provide you with valuable insights into the critical role of cybersecurity in the finance and technology sectors. 

What You'll do: 

• Assist in planning and coordinating strategies involving endpoint vulnerability management systems
• Coordinate with cross-teams to mitigate vulnerabilities identified in scans
• Assist in establishing the process to update/upgrade endpoint protection systems
• Assist in setting up the annual security awareness program
• Assist in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) activities and control measures for sensitive data movement in the eco system
• Support internal security audits and reviews by working with stakeholders across the organization
• Support incident management activities, including tabletop exercises, coordination, communication, identifying and documenting indicators of compromise, reporting, and tracking after-action items of an incident
• Coordinate with third parties to request and maintain an updated repository of documents and information needed to conduct vendor risk management activities
• Assist with client requests for information and security assessments
• Assess IT architectures, including cloud, for security risks and provide recommendations based on best-practice standards
• Provide general support for information security initiatives  

What You'll Need: 

• Work within and across teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of process improvement techniques, and IT governance & controls
• Strong analytical skills for vetting issues, troubleshooting problems, and cross-team logistical challenges
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands
• Must be flexible and pragmatic about methods and processes and able to apply the model and approaches that fit best with the context
• Possess a general understanding of cyber security, risk management, and organizational security concepts and frameworks
• Familiarity and experience in Agile environments
• Organize and plan complex work, projects, and processes
• Adapt plans based on constant feedback and learning 

Why Chatham Financial:  

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries — handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit chathamfinancial.com.  

Chatham Financial offers an entrepreneurial culture that rewards teamwork and innovation. We seek individuals who are natural leaders, quick learners, and fit our collaborative culture. Join us to develop your fullest potential, impact our clients and community, and kickstart your career in finance.  

Apply now and become a part of Chatham Financial's legacy of excellence and innovation!  

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program at the junior or senior level.  

The internship will begin on June 2, 2025, and run through August 8, 2025.  

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