About the role#
As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern, you will help strengthen and advance the compliance and ethics program at Whataburger. You will support initiatives that promote integrity and responsible business practices across the organization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, researching regulatory requirements, and analyzing compliance data to ensure policies align with company values.
What you'll do#
- Support compliance program administration, documentation, and action-item tracking.
- Assist with policy review, governance, approvals, and distribution processes.
- Coordinate compliance training programs and awareness initiatives.
- Analyze compliance data and assist with dashboard and reporting development.
- Conduct regulatory and legal research and summarize key findings.
- Assist with due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Support investigations, corrective action tracking, and follow-up efforts.
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and processes.
- Explore and apply AI-driven solutions to enhance compliance operations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Interest in corporate compliance, ethics, governance, or regulatory affairs.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with policy management or compliance-related processes.
- Experience using AI or emerging technologies to improve business processes.
- Previous internship, leadership, or project-based experience in a professional environment.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, rolling internship based in San Antonio, Texas.
- The work modality is on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays.
- Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
- Occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings may be required.
About Whataburger
Whataburger operates a chain of restaurants known for made-to-order burgers served on five-inch buns. Founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the company now maintains over 1,100 locations across 16 states. It is headquartered in San Antonio and employs more than 51,000 people. The menu features beef burgers and various customizable options available at all hours.
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