Portfolio Risk Analyst Intern

Location: Rockland, MA, United States Department: Operations

Turn Data Into Decisions: Launch Your Career in Risk Analytics

Analyze. Visualize. Influence. Make an Impact Behind the Numbers.

If you're excited by data, analytics, and solving complex business challenges, this internship offers an opportunity to see how data drives decision-making at one of the region's leading community banks. At Rockland Trust, you'll gain hands-on experience working with a credit portfolio exceeding $18 billion, collaborate with experienced risk professionals, and help deliver insights that support the Bank's risk management strategy.

This isn't a "shadow and observe" internship. You'll work with real data, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to the tools and techniques used by professionals in banking, finance, and analytics. You'll also collaborate with fellow interns on a summer-long project, presenting your ideas and findings to leaders across the organization.

Whether you're interested in finance, data analytics, risk management, or business intelligence, this internship provides an opportunity to build valuable skills and make a measurable impact.

About the Opportunity

Rockland Trust's Portfolio Risk team oversees an $18+ billion credit portfolio, consisting of commercial, consumer, residential mortgage, and home equity lending. As a Portfolio Risk Analyst Intern, you'll help analyze portfolio trends, support risk reporting initiatives, and contribute to projects that help the Bank better understand and manage risk.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine finance, analytics, and technology while working alongside professionals who influence strategic business decisions.

What You'll Do

Analyze portfolio performance and risk characteristics across commercial, residential, and consumer lending portfolios.

Support loan loss modeling and portfolio stress-testing initiatives.

Validate and review data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity.

Create and enhance dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx.

Develop and execute data queries to support reporting and analysis efforts.

Assist in the preparation of risk reports, presentations, and executive-level reporting materials.

Research trends in portfolio performance, asset quality, and credit risk.

Partner with team members on projects that improve data insights and risk management processes.

Collaborate with fellow interns on summer projects

What We're Looking For

We're seeking curious, analytical students who enjoy working with data and using it to solve business problems.

Qualifications

Rising junior or senior undergraduate student, or graduate student pursuing an MBA, M.S. in Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Pursuing a quantitatively focused major such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx.

Basic knowledge of SQL and data querying concepts.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

Bonus Points If You Have

Previous coursework or internship experience in financial analysis, risk management, business intelligence, or data analytics.

Exposure to banking, lending, financial services, or credit risk concepts.

Experience working with large datasets and turning data into actionable insights.

Interest in pursuing a career in risk management, finance, analytics, or banking.

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience working with one of the region's largest and most diverse credit portfolios.

Exposure to risk analytics, portfolio management, credit risk, and financial reporting.

Hands-on experience with industry tools including Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, and Excel.

Mentorship from experienced banking and risk professionals.

Opportunities to collaborate with teams across the Bank.

Experience presenting business insights and recommendations through a collaborative intern project.

Professional skills that can help launch a career in finance, analytics, risk management, consulting, or banking.

Why Rockland Trust?

At Rockland Trust, interns are more than temporary team members. They're contributors, collaborators, and future leaders. You'll be trusted with meaningful work, encouraged to share your ideas, and supported by professionals who are invested in your success.

If you're looking for a summer internship where you can strengthen your analytical skills, gain exposure to real-world business challenges, and see how data drives decision-making, this is your opportunity to make an impact while building a foundation for your career.

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.