Financial Crimes Intern

Rockland Trust; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockland Trust is offering a Financial Crimes Summer Intern position in Rockland, MA. You will support the Financial Crimes Unit with data entry, reviews of customer behavior, and risk data input, gaining exposure to BSA processes and enforcement considerations.

You will work alongside experienced professionals on real projects, develop analytical and writing skills, and learn about banking operations, regulatory concepts, and professional communication in a dynamic financial services

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication expected.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Strong writing skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and data quality within the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) system.
• Assist with customer behavior reviews.
• Assist with risk factor data entry.
• Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork and independence

Strong writing skills

Education

Rising Junior or Senior

Criminal Justice / Financial Crimes related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Financial Crimes Summer Intern

Have you ever wondered how banks identify suspicious activity, investigate potential financial crimes, and help protect customers from fraud and other financial risks?

Detect Risk. Protect Customers. Help Fight Financial Crime.

Financial Crimes Summer Intern

Have you ever wondered how banks identify suspicious activity, investigate potential financial crimes, and help protect customers from fraud and other financial risks?

As a Financial Crimes Summer Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting Rockland Trust's Financial Crimes Unit while developing valuable analytical, investigative, and professional skills. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to efforts that help protect customers, the Bank, and the integrity of the financial system.

At Rockland Trust, interns are valued team members who contribute to meaningful work and gain real‑world experience. This internship provides an opportunity to learn about financial crimes prevention, customer behavior monitoring, risk management, and banking operations while building a strong foundation for future career opportunities.

In addition to your individual responsibilities, interns will participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

Whether you're interested in criminal justice, financial crimes, compliance, banking, investigations, or risk management, this internship will help you learn, grow, and gain practical experience in a dynamic financial services environment.

What You'll Do

Gain Exposure to Financial Crimes Prevention

As a Financial Crimes Summer Intern, you'll support activities that help monitor risk, maintain data quality, and strengthen the Bank's financial crime prevention efforts.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist with data entry and data quality assurance within the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) operating system.
• Assist with customer behavior reviews.
• Assist with risk factor data entry.
• Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the summer, you'll gain exposure to:

• Financial crimes prevention and risk management.
• Customer behavior monitoring and review processes.
• Banking operations and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Data management and quality assurance practices.
• Professional communication and business writing.
• Collaboration and project management skills.

What You'll Gain

By the end of the summer, you'll have:

• Hands‑on experience supporting a Financial Crimes Unit.
• Exposure to banking compliance and risk monitoring activities.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.
• Enhanced analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valuable experience that will strengthen your resume and future career opportunities.

The Summer Intern Experience

At Rockland Trust, interns aren't just observers. They're contributors.

Throughout The Summer, You'll

• Collaborate with interns from across the Bank.
• Tackle real business challenges.
• Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Expand your professional network.
• Gain exposure to leaders across the organization.
• Develop career‑ready skills through meaningful work and mentorship.

Many of our interns have gone on to build successful long‑term careers with Rockland Trust, and we're proud to provide an environment where emerging talent can thrive.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Rising Junior or Senior preferred.
• Background or current studies in Criminal Justice, Financial Crimes, or a related field preferred but not required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, front‑line colleagues, and management when requesting information, documentation, or addressing concerns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Who Should Apply?

This internship is ideal for students who enjoy research, problem‑solving, analyzing information, and learning about how financial institutions help identify and prevent financial crime.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.