Compliance Summer Intern

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. seeks an ISC Due Diligence & Compliance Intern to gain hands-on exposure to corporate compliance practices, regulatory research, due diligence analytics, and audit support in a dynamic business setting.

You'll work with Compliance and National Accounts to ensure operations align with policies and laws, performing documentation, reporting, and research tasks, while developing Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Junior standing at the time of application.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week at our Oak Brook, Illinois corporate headquarters.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Compliance and National Accounts teams by ensuring operations align with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records of compliance reviews and due diligence activities.
• Update and organize standard operating procedures and compliance documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with internal and external audits and gather, review, and organize supporting documentation.
• Help ensure audit materials are complete and accurate.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies.
• Conduct public record and media searches and analyze background information for actionable reports.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Business reporting tools

Job description

Are you interested in compliance, corporate governance, due diligence, and business operations? The Inland Real Estate Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented ISC Due Diligence & Compliance Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to corporate compliance practices, regulatory research, due diligence analytics, and audit support within a dynamic business environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who enjoy research, analysis, and problem‑solving while gaining valuable experience working alongside compliance and business professionals.

What You'll Do

As a Due Diligence & Compliance Intern, you will support the Compliance and National Accounts teams by helping ensure business operations align with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of compliance reviews and due diligence activities.
• Update and organize standard operating procedures and compliance documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders.

Audit Support

• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation.
• Help ensure audit materials are complete and accurate.

Policy Implementation

• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies.
• Help ensure company practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

Research & Due Diligence

• Conduct public record and media searches.
• Research companies, individuals, and business entities.
• Analyze background information and compile findings into actionable reports.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Junior standing at the time of application.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week at our Oak Brook, Illinois corporate headquarters.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.

What You'll Gain

• Real‑world experience in corporate compliance, due diligence, and governance.
• Exposure to regulatory requirements and business risk assessment processes.
• Enhanced analytical, research, and reporting skills.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting tools.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced compliance and business professionals.
• Insight into career paths within compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and business operations.

Summer Internship Program Details

• 12-week paid internship
• Program Dates: May 24 – August 13
• Location: Downers Grove, Illinois Corporate Headquarters
• Full‑time schedule, 40 hours per week

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible part-time employees.

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

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