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IT Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity Internship - Summer 2026
Join Houlihan Lokey's IT Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity summer internship in London for hands-on experience in cybersecurity risk management and compliance within financial services.
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Responsibilities
- Assist IT GRC and Information Security teams with cybersecurity risk management and documentation.
- Support governance and compliance activities aligned with DORA and SOX frameworks.
- Maintain and update information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Participate in vendor risk management including questionnaire reviews.
- Support regulatory and audit readiness for internal and external audits.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to security awareness initiatives and training materials.
- Research emerging cyber threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with global IT and security teams across regions.
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Soft Skills
- Deliver empathetic, people-first service creating memorable customer experiences.
- Strong communication balancing accuracy with approachability.
- Solutions-focused mindset with willingness to exceed expectations.
- High emotional intelligence and professionalism in challenging situations.
- Collaborative mindset supporting team and organizational goals.
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Qualifications
- Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related.
- Strong interest in cybersecurity, IT risk, and compliance in financial services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).