Intern ITD-ITOD-CS 2601-006

Information Technology Department (ITD)

Cybersecurity and Compliance Unit (ITOD-CS)

• Internship Topic
  
  

IT Audit, Risk & Controls, Policy & Compliance

• Summary of Job Description
  
  

ITOD is looking for a dynamic intern who will support the departments 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 ADBs 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.
• Period of Assignment
  
  

Duration: 11 weeks

Timing: June 2026 onwards

• Location
  
  

ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

• 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
• Education Requirements
  
  

Currently enrolled in a masters degree or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, cybersecurity or related disciplines are highly desirable.

• 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
  
  
  

Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Information Technology Department

Division: Cybersecurity and Compliance Unit

Staff Category: Internship

Position Level: Intern

Job Posting: 17-Feb-2026, 7:25:29 AM

16-Mar-2026, 8:59:00 PM

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