As a Graduate Intern, you will support the development of intelligent agents that enhance Non-Financial Risk (NFR) management within ING. This internship offers hands-on experience in applying advanced data science, AI, and automation techniques to real-world risk challenges in a highly regulated banking environment.
You will work on designing, building, and testing agent-based solutions that support risk identification, monitoring, and reporting processes. This role provides a unique opportunity to bridge data science and risk management while contributing to innovation within the bank.
Role
As a Graduate Intern, you will support the development of intelligent agents that enhance Non-Financial Risk (NFR) management within ING. This internship offers hands-on experience in applying advanced data science, AI, and automation techniques to real-world risk challenges in a highly regulated banking environment.
You will work on designing, building, and testing agent-based solutions that support risk identification, monitoring, and reporting processes. This role provides a unique opportunity to bridge data science and risk management while contributing to innovation within the bank.
The team
You will join the Non-Financial Risk team within the CRO domain, based in Amsterdam. The team focuses on managing and improving ING’s Non-Financial Risk processes and frameworks, including areas such as IT risk and operational risk. ING’s Non-Financial Risk team focusses on Cyber Security, Operational Resilience, Fraud management, Physical Security and all other areas that are linked to people, systems, processes and/or external events.
We are increasingly leveraging advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions, including Co-Pilot agents to improve efficiency, horizon scanning, and control effectiveness. You will collaborate with risk experts in a multidisciplinary, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Agent Development & AI Solutions
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Design and develop agent-based solutions to support NFR processes with Co-Pilot
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Prototype and validate new approaches for automation in risk management
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Data Analysis & Process Improvement
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Analyze and process structured and unstructured data relevant to NFR domains
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Translate and identify business problems into data-driven solutions
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Research & Innovation
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Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI, agents, and data science
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Support knowledge or training sessions on AI within Non-Financial Risk team
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Collaboration
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Work closely with NFR experts, IT teams, and other stakeholders
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Present outcomes, demos, and recommendations to the management team
Qualifications
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Master student in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
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Experience with machine learning, data analysis, or AI/LLM frameworks
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Experience working with Microsoft Co-Pilot
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Experience with prompt engineering and building agents
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Interest in risk management, banking, or regulatory environments
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Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Good communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
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Proactive, curious, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Internship details
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Duration: Minimum 6 months (graduate internship)
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Location: Amsterdam
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Number of hours: 36 hours
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Start date: To be agreed
Rewards and benefits
This is a great opportunity to train with highly skilled people who are experts in their field. You’ll do a lot and learn a lot – not only about your specialist area and the bank, but also about yourself and whether this type of environment is right for you.
You’ll also benefit from:
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Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on 36 hours work week
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Your own work laptop
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Hands-on experience in a cutting-edge topic: AI agents in risk management
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Opportunity to work on impactful, real-world use cases within ING
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Exposure to both data science and banking risk domains
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A collaborative and innovative work environment
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Guidance from experienced professionals in both risk and data science
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The possibility to shape the future of NFR through technology
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Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU passport holders).
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About our internships
Every year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship).
Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.