Austin Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern - 2027

Protiviti•Austin, TX

2d•$28 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern works with Protiviti clients, typically leading global companies, to help deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to complex business problems. Interns develop knowledge of core business processes in the financial services, technology, and healthcare industries and work within internal control and risk frameworks, as well as regulatory and compliance methodologies. Interns help develop process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries; review transactions; and recommend process improvements while addressing legal, risk, and compliance challenges. Work may span financial crime and anti-money laundering, risk management, credit services, regulatory compliance and consumer protection, analytics, and legal consulting. The internship includes onboarding, experiential learning, hands-on training, coaching, and opportunities to work across industries and participate in internal initiatives and firm activities. Protiviti uses a hybrid work model, with work taking place in local offices and client sites; travel may be local or out of state depending on project and client needs. Interns must be available to work in the designated location during business hours for the full internship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor's, master's, or Juris Doctor degree program and expected to graduate within 12 months after completing the internship.
Authorized to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future.
Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Copilot or GenAI.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking and innovation to client engagements across various industries.
Technical proficiency aligned with the assigned capability area.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of the internship.
Available to work in the designated location during business hours for the full duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with banking, compliance, insurance, legal, or asset-management processes and issues.
Ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience using technology tools to create finished products and analyze large data sets.
Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently; creativity, analytical ability, and interest in evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information.
Growth mindset, willingness to seek feedback and guidance, and drive toward professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to complex business problems.
Develop knowledge of business processes in financial services, technology, and healthcare and work with internal control and risk frameworks and regulatory and compliance methodologies.
Help develop process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries.
Review transactions and provide process-improvement recommendations.
Address legal, risk, and compliance challenges as needed.
Participate in onboarding, training, coaching, and project experiences that support career growth and business needs.

Benefits

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life and accident insurance.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) savings and investment plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
Choice Time Off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year, with the amount varying by years of service.
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. Interns do not accrue company-paid Choice Time Off.