Compliance Internships

Compliance internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working compliance professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Energy, Consulting & Professional Services, and Food & Beverage are actively listed, with Gilead Sciences, Tesla, and Ryan among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles118+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGilead Sciences
Top cityFoster City, CA
Work type59% Hybrid
Top industryEnergy

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New York Life
2027 Compliance, Audit & Risk Management Summer Internship
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New York Life
New 17h ago
2027 Compliance, Audit & Risk Management Summer Internship
New York Life
New York, New York
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
10,000+

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Intuit
Summer 2027: Technical Compliance Manager Intern
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Intuit
New 23h ago
Summer 2027: Technical Compliance Manager Intern
Intuit
San Diego, California
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$39 - $70/hr
Hybrid
ISO certification process
10,000+

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FNBO - First National Bank of Omaha
Compliance Data Enablement Intern
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FNBO - First National Bank of Omaha
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Compliance Data Enablement Intern
FNBO - First National Bank of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Kroll Inc.
Intern, Investigations Diligence and Compliance (Core)
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Kroll Inc.
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Intern, Investigations Diligence and Compliance (Core)
Kroll Inc.
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$20 - $25/hr
5,001-10,000

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Kroll Inc.
Intern, Investigations Diligence and Compliance (Core)
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Kroll Inc.
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Intern, Investigations Diligence and Compliance (Core)
Kroll Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$20 - $25/hr
5,001-10,000

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Compliance Internship Market

Who's Hiring

Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences9 open roles
Tesla
Tesla3 open roles
Ryan
Ryan3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Tips for Your Compliance Internship Search

Apply earlier than the role seems urgent

Large banks, insurers, and regulated companies recruit summer compliance interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before December. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and set a recurring reminder so you catch both cycles.

Build a portfolio before your first application

Compliance intern screens look for evidence of analytical thinking, not years of experience. Document two or three projects: a policy gap analysis, a mock audit checklist, or a regulatory research brief. Note the frameworks or tools you used and make the work accessible so recruiters can assess it directly.

Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time

Career fairs surface structured compliance programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and speeds up response time for roles not linked to a formal campus partnership.

Practice the compliance intern screen out loud

Compliance intern interviews often include a written exercise or case scenario testing your ability to identify regulatory risk, draft a policy summary, or flag a compliance gap in a hypothetical situation. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguity as much as the final response.

Target structured compliance programs at the start of your search

Larger financial institutions, healthcare companies, and government contractors run rotational or cohort-based compliance internship programs designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs fill in the first application wave, often before general openings go live, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply as soon as they open.

Set your work-type filter before you start

On-site roles are 25% of the compliance internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Sorting by work type first saves time and keeps your application energy focused.

Compliance Internships: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a compliance internship?

Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio showing policy analysis, audit prep, or risk assessments gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to open roles and attend campus career fairs, where compliance recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.

Can a compliance internship turn into a full-time job?

Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for compliance interns is performance on real work, whether the team has headcount, and how early in the internship you signal interest. Position yourself by delivering on every assignment, but don't count on a return offer when planning your job search.

When should I apply for compliance internships?

Earlier than most students expect. Large financial institutions, banks, and regulated companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the actual start date, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly throughout the year means you won't miss either cycle.

Are compliance internships paid?

Most professional compliance internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so checking each posting is the most reliable way to know what a specific role offers.

What should a compliance internship resume include?

Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented projects that show policy research, regulatory analysis, risk identification, or audit support, noting the tools used and linking to any published work or case studies where possible. Add relevant coursework in areas like business law, finance, or risk management. Keep the resume to one page.

Are there remote compliance internships?

Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the compliance internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before seats close.

Can international students get compliance internships?

Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.

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