About the role#
This internship provides support to the Compliance Department, specifically focusing on non-lending compliance and consumer protection laws. You will work within a collaborative team environment to conduct research, analyze regulatory issues, and assist various business units. This is a rolling, year-round internship that offers the opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills while working on day-to-day operations and special projects.
What you'll do#
- Research and analyze federal and state laws and regulations.
- Prepare written summaries, analysis, and communications regarding compliance issues.
- Review and draft procedures, disclosures, member communications, and industry alert summaries.
- Track and summarize pending or recently enacted legislation.
- Support business strategy and initiatives across the organization.
- Respond to compliance inquiries from different business units.
- Collaborate with staff and attend meetings with Compliance representatives.
- Participate in formal and informal credit union and industry training.
- Provide operational support and perform other assigned duties.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctorate (JD), LL.M, MBA, or other graduate-level program.
- Working knowledge of financial products and services.
- Understanding of federal and state consumer protection laws impacting financial institutions.
- Experience with legislative or regulatory research.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or AllRegs.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to produce accurate work with high attention to detail.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Requirement: You must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Vienna, Virginia or Pensacola, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (minimum 20 to 25 hours per week, based on school schedule).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is a nonprofit financial institution founded in 1933. It serves the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, veterans, and their families. With over 15 million members and more than 25,000 employees, it operates as the largest credit union in the world. The organization maintains its headquarters in Vienna, Virginia, alongside additional campuses in Florida, California, and Virginia.
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