The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is looking for an intern for its Operational Risk Management Department (DOR), part of the Risk Division, in Thessaloniki, Greece. The internship is a solid introduction to how organizations manage and monitor operational risks, and it is open to students and degree holders, preferably in risk management or audit. Youth Works Hub has broken down the posting below: the tasks, the profile the bank is looking for, and the internship length.
Key Facts About the DOR Internship
🏦 Organisation: The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB)
🗂️ Position: Intern - Operational Risk Management Department (DOR)
🔖 Reference number: 2615
🧭 Division/Department: Risk Division/DOR
📍 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
🗓️ Tentative starting date(s): summer 2026
⏱️ Duration: between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and available internship budget
What the Operational Risk Internship Is About
This internship offers a solid introduction to how organizations manage and monitor operational risks. The intern collaborates closely with the team and assists with a variety of tasks that support the department's day-to-day activities.
Main Tasks You Will Support
🔍 Assist with the review, update, and assessment of key processes and controls, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk assessment matrices
🗂️ Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date process documentation
📊 Contribute to data collection for risk-related activities
🧾 Provide support on additional tasks as they arise, including assignments delegated by the Director
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Education: Who the Bank Is Looking For
🎓 Applicants should be students or hold a degree, preferably in risk management or audit.
Language Skills
🗣️ An excellent command of English (spoken, reading and writing skills) is required
🌐 A language of BSTDB member countries will be considered an advantage
Technical Knowledge and Skills
💻 An intermediate command of Microsoft Excel
📚 A foundational understanding of risk management and audit principles
Personal Qualities
🎯 Be able to work independently
📋 Prioritize tasks efficiently
⏰ Deliver results to meet tight deadlines
🤝 Be able to function in an environment of diverse nationalities and working styles
Start Date and Internship Length
The tentative starting date(s) for this internship are summer 2026. The internship duration varies between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the BSTDB Operational Risk Management internship take place?
The internship location is Thessaloniki, Greece. The role is part of the Operational Risk Management Department (DOR) within the bank's Risk Division.
Do I need a degree in risk management to apply?
Applicants should be students or hold a degree, preferably in risk management or audit. The wording "preferably" means these fields are preferred, and a foundational understanding of risk management and audit principles is expected.
How long is the internship?
The internship lasts between 1 and 9 months. The final duration depends on departmental needs and the available internship budget.
What will I actually do as an intern in DOR?
You will help review, update and assess key processes and controls, including narratives, flowcharts and risk assessment matrices. You will also maintain process documentation, contribute to data collection for risk-related activities, and support additional tasks, including assignments delegated by the Director.
What English level is required?
An excellent command of English is required, covering spoken, reading and writing skills. A language of BSTDB member countries will be considered an advantage.
Which software skills are needed?
Applicants should have an intermediate command of Microsoft Excel.
How can I apply?
Applications are sent to the BSTDB internships email address shown in the Links section below. There is no fixed closing date in the posting, so applying as soon as possible is recommended.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
📧 Application email: internships@bstdb.org
🔗 Internship page: https://www.bstdb.org/current-internship/intern-operational-risk-management-department-dor
