Information Technology Intern [2026 Internship Program]

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

About our Internship Program :

The Summer Internship Program is a unique and challenging 10-week experience for diverse, talented, high-performing individuals interested in different aspects of the financial and technology industry. Contingent upon business needs, performance and completion of degree, our internship serves as a pipeline to our full-time early-career program EDGE.

What to expect as a DTCC Intern :

• Access to senior leaders
• Workshops for skill-building and career development
• Participation in employee resource groups
• Team volunteering with local charities
• A sense of community
• Assigned a mentor throughout the summer
• A flexible / hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The impact you will have in this role :

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information solutions through activities that include development of essential business applications, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance. The Information Technology Intern will participate in the collection and analysis of project requirements, create technical specifications, build and test application code, assist in procedural and code documentation for assigned projects, can make contributions within their business areas, and learn from experts currently working within the field.

IT Departments Overview :

Enterprise Product & Platform Engineering (EPPE) Infrastructure develops and manages platforms that support core IT systems. EPPE enables business outcomes, drives innovation, and boosts operational resilience by shifting from manual infrastructure delivery to a modern, automated, code-driven approach focused on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), self-service, and platform engineering. The division is organised into specialised departments that collaborate to maintain a unified and robust infrastructure ecosystem.

EPPE is organized into six key areas :

Infrastructure Enablement : This includes automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), management of shared services and tools, development support, and change / release management.

Cloud Platforms & Engineering : Design and manage public / private clouds, containers, virtualization, backup, and AI / BI platform operations.

Network Engineering : Architecture, operations, instrumentation, telecom provisioning.

Data Engineering : Database engineering on DB2, SQL, Oracle, and Aurora; data operations and platform support.

Mainframe Engineering, Resiliency & Infrastructure Testing : Involves mainframe operating system, security, storage, and communications engineering; disaster recovery, cyber recovery, and operational resilience; as well as infrastructure testing and extended run operations.

Enterprise Production Stability : Oversight of incident and problem management across multiple regions, strategic data center operations, capacity planning, and command center management.

Application Development builds and maintains systems for financial market infrastructure, focusing on secure and scalable post-trade applications. They support clearing, settlement, asset servicing, and data reporting worldwide, ensuring compliance and resilience. The AD teams include Software Developers, DevOps Engineers, and QA / Test Engineers.

Application Development Teams :

IT FinSight Delivery : Network connectivity (including relevant firewalls), overall infrastructure availability (servers, databases, NFS mounts, etc.), interconnectedness of applications, application code, application performance, external connectivity, as well as monitoring and alerting.

WRAFT Delivery : Wealth Management Services, Fixed Income (FICC), Asset Services, Repository & Derivative Services (RDS), as well as Business, Governance, and Application Support.

Equities Delivery : Equity Clearing , Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) , Equities Settlement , Business, Governance and Application Support

Technology Research & Innovation (TRI) at DTCC leads enterprise-wide AI efforts by collaborating across business areas for responsible integration. TRI pilots and assesses emerging technologies, supports digital assets through Launchpad and web3 infrastructure, engages in industry events and partnerships, and contributes thought leadership.

TRI’s work spans four main domains :

AI : Oversees organization-wide initiatives, tools like Insight IQ, and platforms supporting experimentation.

Digital Assets & Web3 : Develops financial infrastructure and projects such as the Launchpad and Collateral Industry Pilot.

Emerging Technology : Evaluates tools and innovation in quantum computing, cryptography, and strategic technology projects.

Open Innovation : Fosters collaboration through hackathons, academic partnerships, and internal professional development.

Architecture and Enterprise Services (AES) provides the models, governance, and practices essential for defining, planning, and managing Business and IT capabilities. The department is committed to reducing risk and increasing operational efficiency across the organization.

AES Key Focus Areas

Enterprise Architecture Governance : Oversees ITAES procedures, standards, and policies to ensure consistent architectural practices.

Application and Platform Architecture : Offers consultative services for application design and development, while managing enterprise architecture standards and governance.

Corporate and Common Services (CCS) : Delivers foundational IT services that support the development and operation of DTCC’s business applications.

Cybersecurity Architecture : Designs secure architectural solutions and publishes reusable security patterns to strengthen information security.

Data Architecture and Analytics : Simplifies DTCC’s data environment by establishing enterprise-level standards and best practices for data governance and delivery.

Digital Services and Governance : Enhances digital customer experience through intuitive interfaces, proactive support, and strengthened governance.

IT Business Management & Operations (BMO) : Manages IT system delivery processes, performance metrics, and provides business and operational support.

Client & Messaging Technologies : Supports enterprise frameworks including Middleware, Messaging, Web Platforms, FIX, and SWIFT through secure and scalable infrastructure.

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Talents Needed for Success :

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.