Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern

Protiviti

. Collaborate with Protiviti client teams to deliver client-focused solutions to complex business problems .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $28 - $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities while effectively collaborating with diverse teams to deliver client-focused solutions. Proficient in utilizing technology tools for data analysis and process improvement within regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.

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Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingAI-Powered Productivity ToolsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementData AnalysisRisk ManagementFinancial CrimeAnti-Money LaunderingCompliance MethodologiesLegal ConsultingTechnical ProficiencyProblem SolvingReport Development

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCreative ApproachAnalytical ThinkingGrowth MindsetFeedback Seeking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotGenAITechnology Tools

Industry Keywords

BankingInsuranceAsset ManagementConsumer ProtectionLegal Innerworkings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Protiviti client teams to deliver client-focused solutions to complex business problems
Gain experience across industries and develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities
Work within internal control and risk frameworks, regulator methodologies, and compliance methodologies
Develop key deliverables including process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries
Review transactions and provide process-improvement recommendations
Address legal, risk, and compliance challenges
Work across financial crime and anti-money laundering, risk management, credit services, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, analytics, and legal consulting segments
Participate in onboarding, experiential learning, hands-on training, and internal initiatives
Collaborate with leaders, advisors, committees, employee network groups, and community activities
Complete work in the designated Chicago location during business hours for the entire internship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Juris Doctor degree in a relevant discipline
Must be currently enrolled in a degree program and expected to graduate within 12 months after completion of the internship
Authorization 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 and GenAI
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply critical thinking and innovation to client engagements across various industries
Technical proficiency aligned to the assigned capability area
Effective in teams and independently
Creative and analytical approach
Ability to evaluate, synthesize, organize, and interpret data and information
Growth mindset and ability to contribute to meaningful outcomes
Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
Drive toward obtaining professional certifications and strong academic background
Familiarity with banking, compliance, insurance, legal innerworkings, and asset-management processes and issues
Ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to use technology tools to create finished products and analyze large data sets
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the internship
Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
Company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Liftoff with Protiviti award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience
The Intern Challenge experiential learning course
Hands-on training, coaching, advising, committees, employee network groups, and social, civic, and networking activities