Los Angeles Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern - 2027
About the position
The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, impact, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. 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 on 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 client solutions for complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and deep 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 capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success. Our culture is grounded in empowerment, teamwork, and problem-solving. At all career levels, we encourage innovation, seeking your ideas and insights. Our people care about one another; they coach, guide, and help each team member to be their very 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 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 nurturing 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 aid in building meaningful relationships across the 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 professionally.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• 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
Nice-to-haves
• Working in teams, as well as independently
• Being creative and analytical
• Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development
• Desire to learn and a receptiveness to feedback and mentoring
• 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
Benefits
• Interns participate in a variety of professional development opportunities and are eligible for paid holidays that occur within the duration of the internship, Protiviti’s 401(k) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Matching Gifts Program, and various discounts through PerkSpot.
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The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, impact, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. 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 on 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 client solutions for complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and deep 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 capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success. Our culture is grounded in empowerment, teamwork, and problem-solving. At all career levels, we encourage innovation, seeking your ideas and insights. Our people care about one another; they coach, guide, and help each team member to be their very 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 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 nurturing 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 aid in building meaningful relationships across the 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 professionally.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• 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
Nice-to-haves
• Working in teams, as well as independently
• Being creative and analytical
• Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development
• Desire to learn and a receptiveness to feedback and mentoring
• 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
Benefits
• Interns participate in a variety of professional development opportunities and are eligible for paid holidays that occur within the duration of the internship, Protiviti’s 401(k) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Matching Gifts Program, and various discounts through PerkSpot.
Apply Now
Apply Now