Risk Intern

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Company Description 

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.  

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. 

Job Description 

Visa’s Internship Program provides an immersive, 12-month journey where you’ll work on impactful projects that drive Visa’s mission forward. As a Visa intern, you’ll build valuable connections across the organization, sharpen your communication and business acumen, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.

 

Throughout the program, you’ll have exclusive access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to deepen your expertise, expand your industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skillset. You won’t just be learning, you’ll be contributing, collaborating, and innovating every step of the way.  

The experience culminates in an exciting final presentation, where you’ll showcase your project achievements, share key insights, and present your recommendations to Visa’s leaders and stakeholders. This is your chance to demonstrate your business impact, highlight your personal growth, and align your work with Visa’s vision for the future. 

About the Role 

As a Risk Intern, you will support the CARCAM Risk team in protecting the integrity of the Visa payment ecosystem and helping clients manage fraud and security risks. This internship offers hands-on exposure to payment risk programs, fraud analytics, client engagement strategies, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled process improvements. You’ll also receive mentorship from experienced leaders and gain opportunities to contribute to high-impact business initiatives. 

Some job duties and projects could include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare fraud performance reports, portfolio reviews, and risk dashboards 
• Monitor fraud trends and identify anomalies in risk data, including TC40 reporting 
• Support risk, security, and ecosystem monitoring programs, including client notifications and documentation 
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, workflows, or client engagement using AI, automation, and digital tools (training resources provided) 
• Create client-facing materials such as bulletins, fraud alerts, webinars, and educational content 
• Assist with preparing presentations, meeting follow-ups, and other administrative support activities 

Remember, at Visa, we see our employees as our most valuable asset and we are excited to support and witness your growth within our organization. 

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with expected graduation between November 2027 and March 2028 
• Foundational analytical skills gained through coursework or projects 
• Availability to participate in a full-time, 12-month internship

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written) 
• Interest in payments, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, risk management, or data analytics 
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, or data visualization platforms (training will be provided) 
• Ability to organize tasks and collaborate effectively with diverse teams 
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologiesTo be entered by Early Careers Recruiter in Workday

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.