BSA Operations Intern

Lake Michigan Credit Union • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The BSA Operations Intern will learn applicable state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations as they relate to the Credit Union, including how they are reflected in policies, procedures, training, and forms. The intern will work with personnel in the BSA/AML Department during implementation of new software to help create an accurate and efficient process. This is a part-time, temporary internship scheduled for January through April 2027, averaging 20–25 hours per week. The position is fully on-site in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• College student at freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or master's level, or a recent college graduate within the last three months, with a focus in a business-related field; preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to review large datasets, synthesize information from multiple sources, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills; ability to meet regulatory deadlines, maintain accurate records, and communicate findings effectively while working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience using multiple systems, databases, spreadsheets, or case-management tools to analyze information, validate data accuracy, support reporting processes, or participate in system testing and quality assurance activities.

Nice To Haves

• Business-related college focus or recent graduation within the last three months.
• Proficiency in system testing, data comparison, and technology validation, including verifying data accuracy across multiple systems and documenting findings.
• Prior experience in banking, financial services, compliance, operations, audit, fraud, customer service, or another detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn foundational principles of the Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and identity verification.
• Become familiar with government reporting requirements.
• Assist with synthesizing information from multiple sources to analyze large cash transactions accurately and promptly.
• Ensure required government forms, such as CTRs, are filed within required timeframes and records are retained.
• Test new software integration to verify accurate data ingestion.
• Compare files and cases from existing or prior reporting software with newly implemented technology to ensure consistency.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Retirement savings options.
• Full-time employee benefits are listed as including comprehensive health coverage (medical with prescription coverage, dental, and vision), HSA match, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement; these are specified for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed