Compliance & Risk Analyst Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Office of Internal Audit. The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals, while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas that are essential for fostering the creativity and growth of any business. OUC’s internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of the utility industry through on-the-job training, educational sessions, self-paced learning courses, and individual or team projects. We are looking for a Compliance & Risk Analyst Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Internal Auditing team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Academic status of Juniors or above.
- Program of study: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Strong academic foundation in accounting, auditing, risk management, and business analytics.
- Proficient in SQL and experience with data platforms such as Snowflake; Power BI proficiency preferred.
- Skilled in using business information systems and reporting tools to collect, analyze, and compile data.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Visio, and PowerPoint.
- General understanding of core business functions including purchasing, payroll, and accounts payable processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and implement compliance testing and monitoring programs using advanced data analytics and automation to assess the effectiveness of key controls and detect potential risks.
- Collaborate with business units to identify risk exposures and control gaps and provide recommendations to strengthen control environments and mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Conduct regular compliance testing and continuous monitoring activities to ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and control standards.
- Analyze results and prepare clear, actionable reports for stakeholders outlining findings, trends, and suggested improvements
- Support business units in implementing remediation actions and follow up to verify effectiveness of corrective measures.
- Enhance program efficiency and accuracy by recommending and leveraging automation, analytics tools, and improved reporting capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career acceleration and development
- Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
