Privacy, Data Protection and Compliance Intern

Crowe • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Crowe is seeking individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn to join their Consulting Practice as a Privacy, Data Protection and Compliance Intern. This role focuses on helping clients operationalize privacy programs by conducting privacy assessments and implementing privacy technology platforms and solutions. Interns will assist with the assessment, development, implementation, support, and delivery of risk-based privacy solutions, including mapping data flows, documenting processes, and developing responses to consumer privacy requests. The role involves working with common privacy control frameworks and regulatory frameworks, reviewing third-party relationships, and assisting with internal audit programs. Interns are expected to develop strong business writing, communication, and critical thinking skills, adapt to changing risk environments, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity. The position offers opportunities for continuous learning, collaboration, and potential ownership of client relationships as the intern grows within the firm. Crowe cultivates a creative company culture where interns can share ideas and knowledge from day one.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following preferred majors (or comparable major): Business Administration, Privacy and risk management, Computer Science, Data Management/Data Analytics, Information Security Systems Engineering, Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship.
• Act ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to work in a fast-paced learning environment.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity to enable a deeply specialized skill set.
• Strong ability to learn new skills quickly and the desire to have a career where you are continuously learning.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to think in a systematic, analytical fashion.
• Self-motivated to deliver quality results, take responsibility and grow.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment, development, implementation, support, and delivery of risk-based privacy solutions for clients.
• Help clients map data flows and business processes.
• Execute program initiatives to ensure privacy controls and processes are documented, adopted, and implemented to promote compliance with privacy laws and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with the development of processes for responding to consumer privacy requests.
• Assist with the implementation of privacy software to handle various consumer requests.
• Assist with drafting policies, processes, and other documentation (e.g., checklists, guidelines, FAQs) to comply with relevant privacy regulations and frameworks and according to operational needs.
• Help implement common privacy control frameworks or regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27701, CCPA, GDPR, LGPD, and others) to enhance client data protection programs.
• Assist with documentation and review of privacy-related third-party relationships and data flows.
• Assist with establishing and handling processes and tools for documenting and tracking compliance.
• Assist with privacy and data protection internal audit programs.
• Employ robust business writing skills to effectively develop and present deliverables.
• Exhibit strong communication skills when consulting with senior management, C-Suite client personnel, and government regulators.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and generate solutions.
• Adapt to continuously changing risk environments and effectively manage time.
• Cultivate and enable strong relationships within your clients and community.
• Learn and work well both in teams and independently.
• Work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.
• Nurture talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity.
• Chance to meet on a consistent basis with a Career Coach to guide career goals and aspirations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern