BSA/Fraud Intern

First National Bank • Altavista, VA

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About The Position

First National Bank is seeking a motivated college intern to support its Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Fraud teams. The intern will assist with daily operational tasks, monitoring activities, and project-based assignments, gaining hands-on exposure to compliance operations, financial crime prevention, data analysis, and investigative processes in a community bank environment. Structured training and oversight will be provided.

The internship offers opportunities to develop problem-solving and collaboration skills, gain practical knowledge of banking operations and compliance, and learn to manage priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership, contribute to real-world projects, gain broad experience in operations and fraud prevention, and work on assignments aligned with academic learning objectives.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed at least two years of college and be currently enrolled in a college or university program such as criminal justice, finance, business, analytics, cybersecurity, or another related field.
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week during summer months, from mid-May through mid-August; must be punctual and dependable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather data and draw sound conclusions.
• Interest in learning BSA/AML, fraud, and banking regulations, with the ability to build proficiency over time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and comfort using bank systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support team needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the BSA, AML, and Fraud teams with day-to-day operational support, including monitoring activities and follow-up tracking.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to support risk assessments, compliance reviews, and fraud- or BSA-related analysis.
• Prepare summaries of fraud trends, alerts, or monitoring results for internal reviews and team discussions.
• Track and document follow-up actions, case statuses, and supporting information related to BSA or Fraud activities.
• Support project-based assignments focused on compliance, investigations, analytics, or process improvement.
• Assist in developing training materials, reference guides, or documentation related to BSA, AML, or Fraud topics.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.
• Gain exposure to financial crime prevention practices, regulatory expectations, and cross-functional collaboration within the Bank.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED