Intern - Compliance | 2027

American Credit Acceptance Careers; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

American Credit Acceptance is seeking a Compliance Intern to support a time‑bound project within the Compliance Department. You will assist with data analysis, coordination, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and insights, gaining exposure to ACA’s operations and governance.

You will work with Compliance and business partners, prepare project updates, and help document findings and recommendations for leadership, while developing a foundation in data practices and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to organize and communicate information clearly.
• Interest in compliance, risk management, governance, or regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, timelines, milestones, and coordination with key stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze data related to compliance alerts, review volumes, and sampling approaches.
• Assist with evaluating representative sampling across associates, departments, and alert types.
• Partner with Compliance, Technology, Learning & Performance, and other teams to understand data sources and processes.
• Document project findings, assumptions, recommendations, and potential areas for improvement.
• Identify potential use cases for data, analytics, and technology to improve efficiency, insights, and risk identification.
• Participate in shadowing across Compliance functions to build understanding of the department.

Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and

Attention to detail and clear

Interest in compliance and risk

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in business/finance/risk mgmt etc.

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American Credit Acceptance will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

The Compliance Intern will support a time‑bound strategic project within the Compliance Department focused on data analysis, project coordination, and identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes and insights. This role will work closely with Compliance and business partners while gaining exposure to ACA’s operations, systems, and broader compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning, timelines, milestones, and coordination with key stakeholders
• Gather and analyze data related to compliance alerts, review volumes, and sampling approaches
• Assist with evaluating representative sampling across associates, departments, and alert types
• Partner with Compliance, Technology, Learning & Performance, and other business teams to understand data sources, processes, and operational considerations
• Document project findings, assumptions, recommendations, and potential areas for improvement
• Identify potential use cases for data, analytics, and technology to improve efficiency, insights, and risk identification
• Participate in shadowing across Compliance functions to build an understanding of the department and how Compliance supports the business

Prepare project updates and a final presentation summarizing findings and recommendations for leadership

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in business, finance, risk management, law, data analytics, information systems, or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and communicate information clearly
• Interest in compliance, risk management, governance, fraud, or regulatory oversight
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to exercise discretion and appropriately handle confidential information

EEO Statement

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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