Compliance Intern

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Intern – Compliance

Effingham, IL

Rate of Pay: $18 an hour

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.

Position Summary

 The Compliance Intern will provide assistance to the Compliance Department with various recurring tasks as well as special projects.

Primary Accountabilities

• Support compliance monitoring, regulatory research, administrative projects, and the development of regulatory testing and reporting resources.
• Assist with developing regulatory testing, checklists, and reporting structures.
• Support process improvements and the development of procedures related to compliance testing and monitoring.
• Research state-specific regulations that may affect Midland as the Bank grows and help organize findings into a working reference document.
• Assist with regulatory research and summarize findings on unfamiliar topics in a clear and useful format.
• Gain exposure to federal banking regulations, regulatory examinations, monitoring programs, and consumer protection requirements.
• Learn how Compliance, Risk, Audit, and business units work together to control risk and meet regulatory obligations.
• Develop an understanding of the progression from regulation and requirement through bank process, control, testing, exception, and corrective action.
• Participate in learning and job-shadowing opportunities across Compliance, including BSA, Fraud, and Operational Risk, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• The internship will run for Summer of 2027 beginning mid-May and ending early August.
• Able to work a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Must reside local to Effingham, IL and report to the Effingham office.
• Enrolled in a degree program with courses of study including Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field at a college or university with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Comfort researching unfamiliar subjects and summarizing findings.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and working with data is preferred.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, is helpful but not required.
• Works well in team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrates ability to learn and use new software and programs.

Competencies: 

• Business insight
• Cultivates innovation
• Drives results
• Makes sound decisions
• Being a brand champion
• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Customer focus
• Being Authentic
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-development
• Being flexible and adaptable

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].

Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT