Ethics & Compliance Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan invites an Ethics & Compliance Intern to join the Global Compliance Office in Franklin, TN. You’ll gain exposure to compliance, privacy, and risk management activities, including training, due diligence, and policy governance.

As an intern, you will work with stakeholders across Nissan’s global organization, supporting third-party reviews, data inventory, and disclosure processes while developing professional skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business, Business Administration, Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance, Legal Studies, Human Resources, or related field.
• Student must be entering Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming term.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills; able to work independently with guidance when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Interest in compliance, ethics, privacy, risk management, and governance.
• GPA of 3.0 or above; transcript verification may be required.
• Ability to perform onsite work at Franklin, TN.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience supporting Nissan's Ethics, Compliance, and Data Privacy programs.
• Assist with third-party due diligence reviews and compliance screening activities to identify and manage potential risks.
• Support privacy initiatives, including data inventory activities, individual rights requests, and data governance projects.
• Help administer employee disclosure processes, including Conflict of Interest and Gifts & Hospitality reviews.
• Partner with team members across multiple functions on research, communications, reporting, training, and special projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance, Legal Studies, HR

Job description

Location(s): Franklin, TN Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program Degree Level: Junior or Senior Preferred Degree: Business, Business Administration, Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance, Legal Studies, Human Resources, or related business field Sponsorship: Not Available

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation.

We are currently looking for an Ethics & Compliance Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. The Global Compliance Office is responsible for Nissan's ethics, compliance, and privacy programs. Our team partners with functions across the company to promote ethical decision-making, support regulatory compliance, protect personal data, and help manage business risks.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to a broad range of compliance and privacy activities, including training and communications, risk assessments, investigations, policy management, third-party risk management, data privacy, and program governance while collaborating with stakeholders across Nissan's global organization.

A Day in the Life:

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting Nissan's Ethics, Compliance, and Data Privacy programs.
• Assist with third-party due diligence reviews and compliance screening activities to help identify and manage potential risks.
• Support privacy initiatives, including data inventory activities, individual rights requests, and data governance projects.
• Help administer employee disclosure processes, including Conflict of Interest and Gifts & Hospitality reviews.
• Partner with team members across multiple business functions on research, communications, reporting, training, and special projects.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Required: Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business, Business Administration, Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance, Legal Studies, Human Resources, or a related field. Students entering their Junior, Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑starter mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Interest in compliance, ethics, privacy, risk management, and corporate governance.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

• Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
• Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
• It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.
• NISSAN FOR EVERYONE People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market‑driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America

Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.