Compliance Intern - Summer 2026

Sun Life•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Sun Life U.S. Compliance team is looking for a proactive, analytical thinker to join our Testing team as an intern assisting with the analysis of our compliance control framework. As a member of Sun Life's Compliance team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of regulatory risk oversight.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (June 2026 – August 2026).
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student.
Eligible to legally work in the United States.
Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during Intern Session.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to, and interest in learning more about, risk-based analysis.
Basic understanding of and ability to interpret legislation and regulatory guidance.
Working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Teams.
Effective project management and research skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Proactive, able to manage multiple projects with demanding deadlines.
Highly-motivated, self-driven, focused, strong attention to detail.
Able to exercise discretion and judgment.
Interested in Compliance or related field of study is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform risk-based compliance testing of procedures and controls to ensure their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the business and regulatory requirements.
Review and assess Company regulatory risk management policies and procedures.
Review and/or draft, maintain, and disseminate records and reports as needed.
Design, develop, and support data analytic initiatives.