PayPal
Cybersecurity Risk Intern
2nd Year, 3rd Year
2026
Cybersecurity
Overview
The Cybersecurity Risk Intern will contribute to PayPal's security posture by working on risk assessment, compliance, and other cybersecurity initiatives. This industrial placement provides practical experience in a corporate cybersecurity environment, allowing students to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges within a global financial technology company.
PayPal owns brands such as Venmo, Braintree, and Xoom, and operates in over 200 markets.
Opens: 16 Feb 2026
This is an industrial placement or placement year, typically lasting around 12 months. The work will be in person.
Suitable for students undertaking an Industrial Placement or Placement Year as part of their degree. Specific degree disciplines, grades, or work rights are not detailed in the provided text, but it is implied a relevant degree and UK work rights would be required for a UK-based placement.
CV required: Yes
An industrial placement at PayPal provides significant experience in cybersecurity risk at a leading global fintech company, enhancing a student's CV for future careers in technology and security. It offers exposure to corporate security practices and the opportunity to develop professional skills in a high-stakes environment.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.