Compliance Program Intern

Desert-Financial-Credit-Union; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Financial Credit Union is offering an Compliance Program Analyst Intern role to support an AI innovation project within a fast-paced environment. You will participate in requirements gathering, data analysis, and risk assessments while collaborating with the Compliance team and business partners.

The internship emphasizes gaining broad experience in Compliance and AI and culminates in a business-ready recommendations presentation to leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or related field at ASU or NAU.
• 1+ years exposure to data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python preferred.
• Interest in financial services, compliance, risk management, or auditing preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism required.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills required.
• Interest in AI, machine learning, automation, data analytics, or process improvement preferred.
• Basic understanding of banking, credit union operations, or regulated business processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of the AI innovation project by participating in requirements gathering, research and analysis
• Assists with data analysis to identify trends, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities
• Assists with targeted monitoring, testing, risk assessment, issue management, or regulatory research activities
• Collaborate on a business-ready recommendation, including the proposed use case, expected value, implementation considerations, risks, controls, and success measures
• Coordinating with Compliance team members and business partners to understand current practices in order to aid recommendations
• Presents various findings and recommendations to Compliance leadership
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Finance/Risk/Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

The Compliance Program Analyst Intern’s learning journey demonstrates how AI can be safely and effectively applied to compliance processes by assisting with an AI Innovation Project. This role will work in a fast-paced environment and will finish the internship experience having gained broad experience in various aspects of Compliance and AI while making an impact within the organization..

What you will do here:

Supports the planning and execution of the AI innovation project by participating in requirements gathering, research and analysis

Assists with data analysis to identify trends, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities

Assists with targeted monitoring, testing, risk assessment, issue management, or regulatory research activities

Collaborate on a business-ready recommendation, including the proposed use case, expected value, implementation considerations, risks, controls, and success measures

Coordinating with Compliance team members and business partners to understand current practices in order to aid recommendations

Presents various findings and recommendations to Compliance leadership

Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or a related field at Arizona State University or Northern Arizona University required.

1+ years exposure to data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python preferred.

Interest in financial services, compliance, risk management, or auditing preferred.

Strong analytical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism required.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through required.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills required.

Interest in AI, machine learning, automation, data analytics, or process improvement preferred.

Basic understanding of banking, credit union operations, or regulated business processes preferred.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For additional information about our organization, careers, and benefits visit: http://www.desertfinancial.com/careers.

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