BSA/Fraud Intern

Description

First National Bank is seeking a highly motivated college intern to support the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Fraud teams by assisting with daily operational tasks, monitoring activities, and project-based assignments. This internship provides hands-on exposure to compliance operations, financial crime prevention, data analysis, and investigative processes within a community bank environment. The BSA/Fraud Intern will receive structured training and oversight while gaining insight into how the Bank protects its customers and the organization from financial crimes.

What’s in it for you?

• Develop real-world problem-solving and collaboration skills while working both independently and as part of a team.
• Gain hands-on exposure to banking operations, compliance, and fraud concepts, building practical industry knowledge.
• Strengthen your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities, multitasking, and adapting to changing needs.

What will you do as an Intern?

• Assist the BSA, AML, and Fraud teams with day-to-day operational support, including monitoring activities and follow-up tracking.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to support risk assessments, compliance reviews, and fraud or BSA-related analysis.
• Prepare summaries of fraud trends, alerts, or monitoring results for internal reviews and team discussions.
• Track and document follow-up actions, case statuses, and supporting information related to BSA or Fraud activities.
• Support project-based assignments focused on compliance, investigations, analytics, or process improvement.
• Assist in the development of training materials, reference guides, or documentation related to BSA, AML, or Fraud topics.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.
• Gain exposure to financial crime prevention practices, regulatory expectations, and cross-functional collaboration within the Bank.

Requirements

What will you need as an Intern?

• To be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Completion of at least two years of college and be currently enrolled in a college or university program such as criminal justice, finance, business, analytics, cybersecurity, or another related field.
• Availability of up to 40 hours per week during summer months, beginning mid-May through mid-August. Must be punctual and dependable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including gathering data and drawing sound conclusions.
• Interest in learning BSA/AML, fraud, and banking regulations, with the ability to build proficiency over time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, with comfort using bank systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support team needs as required.

Why This Internship?

• Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership.
• Meaningful, real-world projects with tangible outcomes.
• Broad experience across operations and fraud prevention.
• Strong alignment with academic learning objectives.