12-month Internship Program: UK COO Office Intern

Role Purpose

The UK COO Office Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the Head of UK COO Office, contributing to governance, regulatory coordination, and operational resilience initiatives. This role offers exposure to senior leadership interactions, UK regulatory frameworks, and governance processes within a global financial services environment.

Program Details

Our 12-month Intern Program is designed for high-potential students, preparing them for future success. From day one, you will explore a collaborative and dynamic company culture and will receive:

• A structured learning and development program, including specific job-related training, professional development, and soft skills training
• A buddy to provide experience, knowledge, and guidance throughout your internship
• Dedicated networking events for Interns
• Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management
• Opportunities to grow your professional network through Employee Committees such as: Professional PWN, Families Network, Disability & Inclusion Network, Pride & Friends Network, Environmental Sustainability Network

Program Dates: 22 June 2026 – 21 June 2027

You must be available to participate in the program in person in the UK, starting from day one and for its full duration. You are required to work from the office 4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for UK COO Governance Meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Support production of reports for UK Risk Committees and Boards, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Help maintain documentation for SMF24 delegation and reasonable steps evidence.
• Assist with data governance activities and regulatory reporting tasks.
• Support resilience initiatives, including service reviews and remediation tracking.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, industry forums, and client engagement sessions.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather inputs for governance and risk reporting.
• Maintain dashboards, logs, and evidence repositories for governance and resilience activities.

Learning Opportunities and Career Development

• Exposure to UK governance and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on experience in operational resilience initiatives
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Development of analytical and reporting skills
• Networking across global teams and industry forums
• Potential pathway to future roles within the organization

Reporting Lines and Key Stakeholders

• Reports directly to Head of UK COO Office
• Collaborates with UK Governance and Risk teams
• Engages with Operational Resilience leads
• Supports interaction with senior leadership and regulatory bodies
• Coordinates with global COO office counterparts

Performance Metrics and Evaluation Criteria

• Timeliness and accuracy of governance documentation
• Quality of regulatory and risk reporting support
• Effectiveness in stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Proactive contribution to operational resilience initiatives
• Demonstrated learning and skill development during the internship
• Feedback from Head of UK COO Office and key stakeholders

Success Criteria

• Produces accurate and timely governance documentation.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in regulatory and risk reporting.
• Builds strong working relationships across UK and global teams.
• Shows initiative and reliability in supporting COO office priorities.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 2.1 honor’s degree or equivalent (predicted)
• Undergraduate students in Business, Finance, or related fields
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Interest in governance, risk, and operational resilience

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

State Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.