Financial Intelligence Unit Intern
About The Position
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) BSA/AML/OFAC Intern supports Rockland Trust’s enterprise-wide financial crime prevention efforts. The FIU provides governance, oversight, and execution of the bank’s Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) programs, and supports policies and procedures that help business units know their customers, conduct due diligence, and identify and report potentially suspicious activity. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to how a financial institution detects, investigates, and helps prevent financial crime. Working with FIU professionals and business partners, the intern will assist with research, investigations, case documentation, regulatory reporting support, quality control, and department initiatives. The internship also includes training and a collaborative summer project with fellow interns, including developing solutions and presenting findings to business leaders. The role is intended to build practical analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills and provide exposure to financial crimes compliance and banking operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist FIU team members with research and information gathering related to customer accounts, transactions, and investigations.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining case files, investigative notes, and supporting documentation in accordance with FIU standards.
- Help compile information needed for regulatory reporting and periodic reviews.
- Conduct research using internal systems, public records, and external sources to support FIU investigations and compliance activities.
- Participate in quality control, data validation, and administrative tasks supporting FIU operations.
- Attend training sessions covering BSA, AML, OFAC, sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with FIU team members and business partners on projects and department initiatives.
- Participate in a collaborative summer project with fellow interns, developing solutions and presenting findings to business leaders.
- Develop an understanding of financial crimes compliance programs and the FIU’s role in protecting the bank from regulatory, reputational, and financial risk.
- Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, strong confidentiality practices, and willingness to learn.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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