2027 Summer Internship - Governance, Risk and Compliance
About The Position
WSFS Bank is seeking ambitious, high-performing college students interested in financial services for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. This paid, 10-week internship offers meaningful project work, one-on-one mentorship, executive exposure, professional development, volunteer initiatives, networking events, and collaboration with fellow interns. Interns gain hands-on experience alongside industry professionals and contribute to real business initiatives. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Intern will assist with risk assessments by identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks, maintaining risk registers, and supporting mitigation strategies. The intern will help monitor compliance with information security regulations and standards through audits, reviews, and policy maintenance. The role also contributes to the design, testing, and remediation of internal security controls and supports GRC projects through data analysis, reporting, documentation, presentations, and dashboard development. The internship is full-time, 40 hours per week, and runs continuously from the first week of June through early to mid-August. Interns must be able to work up to five days on-site at a physical office location within the WSFS Bank footprint.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have completed at least one full year of college by May 2027.
- Must be able to participate in a full-time position of 40 hours per week throughout the continuous program, from the first week of June to early or mid-August.
- Must be able to work up to five days on-site at a physical office location within the WSFS Bank footprint.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be available for in-person and virtual interviews.
- Must be available for in-person orientation with Human Resources.
- Fundamental computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- Must have critical-thinking and analytical skills.
- Must have organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- A business-related or related college major is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate potential risks as part of risk assessments.
- Maintain risk registers and support risk mitigation strategies.
- Help monitor compliance with information security regulations and standards through audits, reviews, and policy maintenance.
- Contribute to the design, testing, and remediation of internal security controls.
- Support GRC projects through data analysis, reporting, documentation, presentations, and dashboard development.
- Support projects, research, or operational activities within the assigned business area and present work to Senior Leaders.
- Participate in professional development, mentorship, networking, and volunteer initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)
- Wellness programs
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Vacation and other paid time off
- Sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws
- Paid holidays
- Potential discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards for eligible Associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
