Information Security Co-op

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise. 

THE POSITION

The Co-Op will be joining the Attack Surface Management Team in Information Security, supporting multiple teams across the company to minimize potential attack surfaces by assisting with vulnerability management reporting procedures, operating systems baseline compliance, and monitoring for third-party vendor threats. You will work closely alongside other functions within Information Security such as Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, and Third-Party Risk Teams to better understand how to prioritize technology team stakeholders on Attack Surface issues needing remediation.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking one Co-op for this role. Responsibilities include: 

• Develop reporting that is produced by Attack Surface Management tools that highlights misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, threat actors, and geopolitical events that could cause issues in the environment. 

• Monitor and escalate systems or applications that are in non-compliant with baseline security controls.  

• Work with the Third-Party Risk Program to report cyber events stemming from third-party vendors.  

• Generate reports for issues stemming from our internal Software Development Life Cycle. 

• Follow defined Standard Operating Procedures to escalate findings to the appropriate stakeholder(s). 

• Participate in Threat Intelligence briefings by providing reports and other insights to the team. 

• Track and Maintain status of open items and tasks.  

• Build and Improve workflows to allow for scalability of operations. 

• Respond to, or route, inbound requests and other inquiries from technology teams to senior personnel.   

• Work closely with the Security Operations to understand what threats are targeting corporate systems and subsequent containment actions.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Working in this role requires a high degree of organizational and problem-solving skills given the project nature of the role.  The individual must be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritize ongoing and time sensitive goals. A successful candidate for this role will possess a high degree of professionalism and have enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn, interest in financial markets, and a sense of humor. 

Strong academic credentials are required.  An Information Security focus is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Please note: This co-op position entails cross-training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027. 

Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

JOB TITLE

Information Security Co-op

LOCATION

280 Congress

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

$19-$35 per hour