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T Rowe Price

2026 Compliance Internship

Owings Mills, MD · Hybrid

$38K - $46K/yr

About This Position The North America Compliance Internship includes placement in one or many of our North America Compliance teams, including, Broker- Dealer Compliance, Fraud and Financial Crimes ...

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Fall 2026 Training & Compliance Internship

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$43K - $52K/yr

The Institute offers internships to students, graduate students, and recent graduates with ... Training & Compliance Internship Overview As a Program Training and Compliance Intern, you will ...

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How much do compliance internships jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for compliance internships in the United States is $24.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a compliance internship?

Compliance internships are temporary positions designed to provide students or recent graduates with practical experience in a company's compliance department. Interns learn about regulatory requirements, company policies, risk management, and how organizations ensure adherence to laws and ethical standards. These internships often involve tasks such as conducting research, assisting with audits, and helping develop compliance programs. The experience gained can serve as a strong foundation for a career in compliance, law, or corporate governance.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a compliance internship?

As a compliance intern, you can expect to assist with tasks such as reviewing company policies, helping with internal audits, monitoring regulatory updates, and supporting the documentation of compliance processes. You may also be involved in preparing reports, participating in training sessions, and collaborating with different departments to ensure adherence to industry regulations. These responsibilities provide valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the inner workings of a compliance team, making it an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in a career in regulatory affairs or risk management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compliance intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compliance Intern, you generally need a background in law, business, or finance, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. Familiarity with compliance management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes exposure to regulatory databases or certifications like AML or CCEP is beneficial. Strong communication, integrity, and organizational skills help interns navigate complex regulations and collaborate with various teams. These competencies are essential for ensuring organizations adhere to legal standards and for building a foundation for a successful compliance career.

What is the difference between Compliance Internships vs Compliance Analysts?

AspectCompliance InternshipsCompliance Analysts
Required CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates, some internships may require coursework in law, business, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in law, finance, or related field; certifications like CCEP are common
Work EnvironmentTemporary, entry-level, often in corporate or financial settings, focused on learning and support tasksFull-time, professional role in corporate compliance departments, involved in monitoring and policy implementation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by financial institutions, corporations, and law firms for training and talent pipelineEmployed by similar industries for ongoing compliance monitoring and risk management

Compliance Internships are entry-level, temporary positions designed for students or recent graduates gaining industry exposure. Compliance Analysts are full-time professionals responsible for ongoing compliance monitoring and policy enforcement. Internships serve as a stepping stone to analyst roles, which require more experience and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Compliance Internships job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,446 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Charlotte Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern - 2027

Roberthalf

Charlotte, NC • Hybrid

$28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work within internal control and risk frameworks, as well as regulator and compliance methodologies.

  • Help develop key deliverables such as process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries.

  • Review transactions to provide process improvement recommendations and address legal, risk, and compliance challenges.

Job description

JOB REQUISITION

Charlotte Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern - 2027

LOCATION

CHARLOTTE

ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are You Ready to Live Something Differentwith Protiviti?

The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.

At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.

Are you inspired to make a difference?

You've come to the right place.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Legal, Risk and Compliance interns work with Protiviti's clients, who are typically among the world's leading companies. As an intern, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality client-focused solutions to complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise but also versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today's complex business problems. That's why we focus on developing resources across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success.

Our culture is built on clear expectations, meaningful support, and teamwork. Interns are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another; coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best.

When you join our team, you will participate in Liftoff with Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience with gamification embedded in the delivery. You will also attend The Intern Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as an intern.

Protiviti's internship is an innovative experience designed to take you on a journey to immerse you in our unique business and culture. Through our internship, you may work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives, all of which will fuel your curiosity, uncover hidden strengths, and prepare you for your career. During the internship, you will get a preview of Foundations, Protiviti's innovative entry-level full-time career opportunity, which provides you with experiences and learning opportunities in business operations, consulting, data, relationship building, technology, and innovation.

With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community.

Legal, Risk and Compliance interns develop knowledge in core business processes within the financial services, technology, and healthcare industries. Interns will work within internal control and risk frameworks, as well as regulator and compliance methodologies.

Legal, Risk and Compliance interns will help develop key deliverables, including process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries. Interns will review transactions to provide process improvement recommendations and address legal, risk and compliance challenges as needed. Legal, Risk and Compliance interns will work within various segments, including but not limited to financial crime and anti-money laundering, risk management, credit services, regulatory compliance and consumer protection, analytics, and legal consulting.

Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. These experiences define Protiviti's award-winning internship - an experience that builds upon your skills and knowledge and enables you to thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or Juris Doctor, degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Applied Math, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Law and Policy, Legal Studies, Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Pre-Law, Political Science and Statistics)
  • Visa Status: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Graduation Status: Must be within one year of final graduation at the time of internship
  • Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.)
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
  • Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

  • Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
  • Being creative and analytical
  • Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
  • Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes
  • Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
  • Drive towards obtaining professional certifications and a strong academic background
  • Relevant experience with specific skills:
  • Familiarity of banking, compliance, insurance, legal innerworkings, and asset management related processes and issues
  • Ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audience
  • Using technology tools to create finished products and for analyzing large data sets

HOW WE WORK

Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens - making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. Interns do not accrue company paid time off (Choice Time Off), and we expect that interns will be available to complete work in the designated location during business hours for the entire duration of the Internship.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply at www.protiviti.com/careers.

Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship to be considered.

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Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.

$28/hr-$38/hr

Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus

Employees are eligible for 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, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.

Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.

Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Protiviti's employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.comor call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

  • The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

  • The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states - West Virginia, Alaska.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

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