About the role#
This internship provides exposure to how a digital bank manages risk, meets regulatory requirements, and maintains a culture of integrity. You will work alongside professionals in Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance to support projects that protect the bank, its employees, and its customers. This is a paid, 10-week, on-site program.
What you'll do#
- Support risk and compliance teams with research, analysis, documentation, and reporting.
- Review and organize risk assessments, standards, procedures, and control documentation.
- Analyze trends, incidents, audit findings, and regulatory developments to identify risk areas.
- Participate in projects covering operational risk, compliance monitoring, issue management, and governance.
- Assist with data gathering, validation, and reporting for internal and regulatory purposes.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and meeting materials for business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand business operations.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in financial services or compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
- Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Preference for candidates with previous experience in banking, audit, or business operations, or those familiar with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17 to July 23, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About Live Oak Bank
Live Oak Bank is a digital, cloud-based financial institution founded in 2008. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, the company employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It focuses on providing banking services to small business owners across the United States. The bank offers products such as SBA loans, FDIC-insured checking accounts, and high-yield savings options.
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