Risk Management Intern

Company: Equinix
Company: Equinix
Location: Toronto
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-11-07 05:23
Risk Management InternEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 250 data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20+ years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.An internship with Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. If you’re a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, join us and help shape the digital world.About the department and the role:The Global Risk & Security team is responsible for the company's Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Corporate Security functions. The selected intern will work primarily with the Risk Management team that is responsible for the company's global property and casualty insurance programs but will also be asked to provide support to the Business Continuity and Corporate Security teams.The intern will gain exposure to the underwriting information required to support global insurance programs and global risk issues that are threats to the company's security and business continuity.About the programDuring your Summer Internship with us, you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. If you’re a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, join us and help shape the digital world.Why Join Equinix?We pride ourselves on our Global Program being an immersive and impactful experience designed to kick start your corporate career and set you up for future success.Work on real business challenges: You will be assigned with a project and work directly with teams to gain real-work experience, contribute to the business, and impact the digital world.Be supported throughout your journey: You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, including your managers, subject experts, peers, and mentors.Participate in a curated program of workshops and events: Learn from our leaders through our Executive Speaker Series, continue to grow through our workshops and build meaningful worldwide connections through our networking events.Gain global recognition: We celebrate your time with Equinix and the work you have completed through our Global Ideas Competition “Shark Tank.” This competition provides you with the recognition you deserve and lets you share your work with the global community of Equinix.Joining our internship program means you will have a chance to secure a future role at Equinix when you graduate!Summer Project:Assist with global insurance program renewals, including pre and post renewal tasks.Update and enhance the Risk Management, Corporate Security and Business Continuity intranet sites.Analyze data files and provide insights and improvement recommendations for sharing information with various stakeholders. Review various data sources to be used for insurance renewals and provide quantitative comparisons of exposure information.Research global risk issues as needed and present findings through documentation, presentations, etc. Provide testing of various documentation and reporting processes.Support Corporate Security in monitoring evolving threats around the world, their impact on global business operations, and helping to support regional teams in the safety and security of our employees.Take on ad-hoc projects as requested.Opportunity to network and collaborate with other interns across the globe Take part of our summer program with executive speaker series, networking events, shark tank project presentations and much more! Who You Are (Requirements and Qualifications):Prior risk management or insurance brokerage internship experience is a plusExperience working with smartsheets, power BI, or other data toolsMust be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (Graduation between December 2024-September 2025) Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer Internship Program Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business proficiency in English Ability to create accurate and punctual reports, deliver presentations, and share information and ideas with others Analytically driven and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package and aptitude to learn new internal toolsHow to ApplyPlease submit your application by providing the following.Up to date resume that includes your availability (start and end date) and expected graduationPlease apply to this job posting only if you are available full time for an internship during the stated period.What’s nextThe Equinix New to Career team will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis throughout October and November and will reach out to applicants accordingly. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application.  If you would like to learn about other career opportunities, we have to offer check out our careers page!  Learn more about the program and what former interns have to say about their experience - https://careers.equinix.com/students-recent-grads Watch this video to learn more on how Equinix is powering the worlds digital infrastructure. https://youtu.be/aTTIbsfP8j0Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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