Technology Risk & AI Operations Fall Intern

Branch is on a mission to make insurance more accessible, so more people can be covered. We innovate using data, tech, and automation to simplify insurance from start to finish—we eliminated inaccurate quotes in favor of real prices, created a better way to bundle, and cut unnecessary costs in the traditional insurance process. Then we pass those savings along to our members. Branch has a preference for candidates in Ohio, but is open to candidates located in AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MO, NV, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, and WI. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Branch is remote first, with most Branchers choosing to work from home. Our headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio, where we come together from time to time to build relationships. We also have office space in Columbia and Concordia, Missouri as well as Forreston, Illinois. Once a year, the entire company gathers for “BranchFest.”

About the Role

As a Technology Risk & AI Operations Intern, you will support Branch's third-party risk management and procurement program—the function responsible for ensuring the vendors Branch works with handle our data securely and that purchasing runs through a clear, well-governed process. This internship provides hands-on experience in IT risk management, vendor security assessment, procurement operations, and using AI to enhance everyday work. You will own day-to-day vendor risk tasks, communicate directly with vendors, and help rebuild Branch's procurement workflow during a system migration project. The role is paid at $25/hour, with a flexible schedule of up to 29 hours/week through fall, and is open to part-time or full-time continuation in the winter for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day third-party risk reviews: collect and review vendor security documentation (SOC 2 reports, trust centers, security questionnaires) and draft assessment summaries for supervisor review
• Manage vendor follow-up communications and track open items through resolution
• Support new-vendor intake and procurement requests, including triage of the procurement queue
• Help migrate Branch's procurement workflow into a new system/procurement module, including documenting the new process
• Maintain TPRM trackers (review status, exceptions, renewals) and keep vendor records current
• Coordinate with Legal and Privacy on contracts and data processing agreements
• Use AI tools and automation as a core part of the workflow, and help document and improve AI-assisted processes
• Support tech/AI enablement projects across the security and compliance function as capacity allows

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, with a business, information systems, or technology background
• Interest in IT risk management, cybersecurity/compliance, and tech/AI enablement
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable managing repeatable tasks alongside longer-term projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—much of this role is vendor-facing
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Comfortable working in spreadsheets, documents, and technology platforms, with a willingness to learn new systems quickly
• Curiosity about AI tools and how to apply them to real work is a strong plus
• Previous exposure to GRC, audit, procurement, internships, or automation projects is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Above-market salary
• Pay equity and transparency
• Remote-first work with home office setup and monthly internet stipend
• Flexible YouTime: $1000 vacation stipend after your first year
• Employee stock options for full-time employees
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401k with contribution matching

Pay

$25/hour

Schedule

Up to 29 hours/week, flexible schedule through fall. Open to part-time or full-time continuation in the winter for the right candidate.