Job Description
Information Technology Department (ITD)
Cybersecurity and Compliance Unit (ITOD-CS)
1. Internship Topic
IT Audit, Risk & Controls, Policy & Compliance
2. Summary of Job Description
ITOD is looking for a dynamic intern who will support the department’s IT Risk, Audit and Compliance Team by contributing to: (i) IT Risk identification and management, (ii) Process Documentation and (iii) Automation Research and Implementation. The Intern must be passionate about process improvement for efficiency gains.
The intern will
- Contribute to the enhancement of ADB’s IT risk management and cybersecurity posture as part of the ITD - IT Risk team.
- Gain expertise in IT risks, controls, and enterprise cybersecurity.
- Analyze IT security risks, recommend mitigations, and track corrective actions via the risk exception process.
- Conduct IT risk assessments to support due diligence activities.
- Maintain and improve unit processes and tools (templates, reports, archives).
- Research IT risk topics and prepare documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen key controls using data analytics and automation
- Document completed work and newly introduced processes in coordination with ADB teams.
3. Period of Assignment
Duration: 11 weeks
Timing: June 2026 onwards
4. Location
ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
5. Expected Outcomes
- The intern is expected to develop a solid understanding of, and hands on experience in IT risk management and cybersecurity operations in an enterprise environment
- Documented work performed, observations and lessons learned
- Established or improved existing risk assessment and management processes
- Internship report in form of documented processes and a presentation on the outcome of any research on IT risk automation
Qualifications
6. Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a master’s degree or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, cybersecurity or related disciplines are highly desirable.
7. Relevant Experience and Other Requirements
- Exposure to IT risk management and information security training is desired.
- Experience in IT audit, advisory and consulting is highly desired.
- Articulate in conveying research results
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks
- Passionate about the use of technology in improving efficiency
- Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
DEADLINE: March 16, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
