Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern
About The Position
The Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern supports Whataburger’s compliance and ethics program through initiatives promoting integrity, accountability, and responsible business practices. The intern collaborates with cross-functional teams, researches regulatory requirements, analyzes compliance data, and supports projects to help ensure policies and practices align with company values and commitments. The role supports programs that protect Whataburger’s people, brand, and business, and helps foster a culture of ethics, transparency, and trust. The intern also contributes to compliance awareness, operational excellence, process improvements, and the use of technology and AI to strengthen compliance operations. The position is based at the San Antonio Home Office. It is onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays. Full-time availability is required. Occasional extended hours and travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings may be needed. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams.
- Full-time availability.
- Must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Ethics, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Interest in corporate compliance, ethics, governance, or regulatory affairs.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools.
- Familiarity with policy management or compliance-related processes.
- Experience using AI or emerging technologies to improve business processes.
- Previous internship, leadership, or project-based experience in a professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance program administration, documentation, and action-item tracking.
- Assist with policy review, governance, approvals, and distribution processes.
- Help coordinate compliance training programs and awareness initiatives.
- Analyze compliance data and support dashboard and reporting development.
- Conduct regulatory and legal research and summarize key findings.
- Assist with due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Support investigations, corrective action tracking, and follow-up efforts.
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and processes.
- Explore and apply AI-driven solutions to enhance compliance operations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
