Ethics & Compliance Intern — AI-Driven Impact

Whataburger Restaurants; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern to support programs that strengthen integrity and responsible business practices. You will gain hands-on experience researching regulations, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote ethical operations across the organization.

Responsibilities include policy review, training coordination, dashboard development, and due diligence support, with opportunities to apply AI-driven solutions and drive

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance program administration, documentation, and action-item tracking
• Assist with policy review, governance, approvals, and distribution processes
• Help coordinate compliance training programs and awareness initiatives
• Analyze compliance data and support dashboard and reporting development
• Conduct regulatory and legal research and summarize key findings
• Assist with due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring activities
• Support investigations, corrective action tracking, and follow-up efforts
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and processes
• Explore and apply AI-driven solutions to enhance compliance operations
• Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives

Skills

Research

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whataburger is seeking an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern to support programs that strengthen integrity and responsible business practices. You will gain hands-on experience researching regulations, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote ethical operations across the organization.

Responsibilities include policy review, training coordination, dashboard development, and due diligence support, with opportunities to apply AI-driven solutions and drive