2027 Corporate Intern - Risk (BSA/AML)

Associated Bank - Corp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Associated Bank offers a 12-week internship providing hands-on experience in financial crime monitoring and investigations. You’ll participate in structured programming, gain exposure to AML frameworks, and receive mentorship across the Financial Intelligence team.

Requirements include being an associate's degree student in good standing, with strong analytical and organizational skills. The program emphasizes growth, networking, and career exploration while upholding our culture and values.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming, including orientation, workshops, networking events, research projects, and professional development activities.
• Conduct transaction monitoring investigations and review alerts related to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, drug trafficking, and other suspicious activities.
• Analyze customer activity to identify potential financial crime risks and support investigative efforts within the BSA/AML framework.
• Document investigative findings and maintain accurate records in accordance with financial crimes compliance standards.
• Assist Financial Intelligence Analysts and investigators with transaction monitoring reviews, research activities, and financial crime investigations.
• Complete research, reporting, and special projects that support the Financial Intelligence team and broader compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with Financial Intelligence Analysts, team leads, and leadership while participating in team meetings, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines, and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree student

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

About Our Internship Program

Your internship is more than a summer experience. It's a chance to explore what's next. During Associated Bank's 12-week internship program, you'll gain meaningful, hands‑on experience and build real‑world skills while exploring career possibilities and discovering where your interests and strengths could take you. You'll grow your network and learn from mentors and colleagues across the organization, all while experiencing our culture, values and mission in action and discovering what it's like to build your career at Associated Bank.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming, including orientation, workshops, networking events, research projects, and professional development activities.
• Conduct transaction monitoring investigations and review alerts related to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, drug trafficking, and other suspicious activities.
• Analyze customer activity to identify potential financial crime risks and support investigative efforts within the BSA/AML framework.
• Document investigative findings and maintain accurate records in accordance with financial crimes compliance standards.
• Assist Financial Intelligence Analysts and investigators with transaction monitoring reviews, research activities, and financial crime investigations.
• Complete research, reporting, and special projects that support the Financial Intelligence team and broader compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with Financial Intelligence Analysts, team leads, and leadership while participating in team meetings, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines, and complete additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate's Degree student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of internship start date; must not have graduated prior to internship start date.

Preferred

• Strong analytical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll be part of a supportive, growth‑focused team that values your contributions and invests in your development. We offer meaningful career paths, community engagement opportunities, and a culture built on respect and teamwork.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

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The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$17.00 - $26.71 per hour