Intern - Compliance | 2027

American Credit Acceptance, LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

American Credit Acceptance, LLC is seeking a Compliance Intern to 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. The role collaborates with Compliance and business partners to gain exposure to ACA's operations and systems.

The intern will help plan and track projects, analyze data related to alerts and sampling, and document findings.

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

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 position. 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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