Compliance Intern

Country: United States of America

The Compliance Summer Internship role will provide the intern with an opportunity to gain a stronger understanding of Compliance framework within the Financial Services industry. They will be part of a diverse team of talented professionals who interact with senior Risk & Compliance team personnel and business leads to understand business operations and dynamics, and analyze, monitor, and review related risks. The Compliance Summer Intern will monitor activities to help minimize the company’s exposure to risk coupled with building and maintaining new processes. Activities will include quantitative analysis, process management, and critical thinking to provide effective communication and produce compliance-related deliverables. The Compliance Summer Intern will also support the reputation of the company to minimize compliance and regulatory risk by resolving issues and ensuring adherence to company and legal standards.

This 2025 Summer Internship is for undergraduate students who have an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.

This internship position is located in Dallas, TX. Before applying, please keep in mind that our internship program does not offer any relocation assistance. To learn more about our Summer Internship program and the activities included, please visit https://www.santandercareers.com/students.

Essential Functions:

Some responsibilities of the Compliance Summer Internship role may include, but are not limited to:

• Working in teams and independently to develop and lead short-term compliance projects and initiatives.
• Assisting in the production and review of related materials for various risk forums/committees.
• Performing quality control audits of compliance processes.
• Gathering and analyzing relevant compliance-related information to create deliverables and establish necessary recommendations on compliance matters such as, Training, Regulatory Change Management, Metrics, Reporting, etc.
• Executing ad hoc reporting for senior and executive management as needed.
• Initiating change, integration, operationalization/automation of new and existing systems and processes.
• Creating an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where all perspectives are valued and all people are welcomed.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a University or College.
• Expected graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• SharePoint skills are preferred, but not required. 
• Expertise in delivering high quality work products, reflecting attention to detail and analytical process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with senior leaders across departments.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, including global business and regulatory matters.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing circumstances with a sense of urgency.
• Self-directed, self-motivated, and demonstrated experience providing ideas and solutions to further business understanding.
• Ability to work in an environment that supports employees from all backgrounds and fosters an environment of inclusion.

Working Conditions:

• Extended working hours may be required as dictated by management and business needs.
• May be required to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds.
• May be required to sit and review information on a computer screen for long periods of time.
• May require repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard.
• Corporate office role.