Fraud Prevention Intern

Rockland Trust • Rockland, MA

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About The Position

As a Fraud Prevention Summer Intern at Rockland Trust, you will support the Fraud Prevention Unit in helping safeguard customers and the Bank from fraudulent activity. You will work alongside experienced fraud professionals, assisting with reviews and investigations while gaining exposure to fraud detection, customer behavior monitoring, risk assessment, and operational processes. The role offers practical experience with business data, customer activity reviews, and financial crime risk management.

You will also collaborate with interns from across the organization on a summer project addressing a real business challenge. The project involves developing recommendations, working across different areas of the Bank, and presenting to organizational leadership. The internship is intended for students interested in areas such as criminal justice, financial crimes, banking, compliance, investigations, data analytics, or risk management.

Requirements

• Be a rising junior or senior currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in fraud prevention, investigations, risk management, or financial services.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred areas of study include Criminal Justice, Financial Crimes, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and data quality assurance activities supporting the Fraud Prevention team.
• Help review customer activity and behavior patterns to support fraud monitoring efforts.
• Assist with entering and maintaining risk factor information and supporting documentation.
• Support the organization and validation of fraud-related data and records.
• Help ensure information is accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Collaborate with team members on projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and business partners when gathering information or resolving questions.
• Gain exposure to fraud prevention strategies, investigative processes, and risk management practices.
• Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.
• Develop recommendations and solutions for a real business challenge and present the work to organizational leadership.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting fraud prevention operations within a community bank.
• Exposure to financial crime detection, risk management, and banking operations.
• Opportunities to network with professionals across the Bank.
• Executive presentation experience through the summer intern project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern