Intern-Compliance Specialist, Credit Compliance & Strategic Initiatives

Compliance Specialist Intern – Credit Compliance and Strategic Initiatives

Summer 2025 Paid Internship

This internship is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred. 

Zions Bancorporation’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

Zions Bancorporation is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. We operate in a fast-paced, information-driven environment, which means we need people who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to meet the ever-changing demands of a technology-driven world. Our key philosophies to ensure successful outcomes are that we must think like a startup to innovative, to continue learning and fail fast, and that time is our most precious asset so use it wisely. The team’s ability to adapt, learn, and innovate helps increase revenue, reduce operational costs, and mitigates risk.

Together we are building a culture that values diversity and creates a space of belonging for all our team members. We believe that investing in your success is an investment in our customers and our business. Our people are what sets us apart and make us great.

Do you like working in a fast paced, dynamic, collaborative environment? Are you looking for a challenge in your work? Do you love to solve problems and make a real impact with your efforts? If this sounds like you, we need to talk. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Compliance Specialist Intern to join our Credit Compliance and Strategic Initiatives team. In this exciting role, you will work with a team of dedicated individuals committed to quality assurance while implementing regulatory change. You will have opportunities to collaborate with others to develop solutions for ensuring regulatory compliance.

The intern will have responsibilities which could include the following:

• Coordinate pre-implementation testing of the Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule (Section 1071) across the Zions Bancorp footprint
• Participate in staff training, including development and coordination of training efforts for 1071
• Develop implementation efficiencies related to quality assurance and testing of the 1071 data collection process from end to end
• Other duties as assigned

You will be an excellent fit for this position if you have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Experience in working with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Vizio, Word, Teams, PowerPoint). Experience working with Microsoft Azure is preferred, but not required.  Any additional experience with other project managements tools will be helpful but not required
• Collaborate with front line, middle office, compliance and various other teams to assess implementation readiness of 1071
• Assist in the coordination of reviews, and impact analysis of regulatory requirements and industry enforcement actions
• Provide subject matter expertise on compliance and risk topics as assigned

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be working toward Bachelor's or Master’s degree in in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Business Information Systems, or other related field.  An applicant with pre-law background with an intent to go into law school would also be applicable
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate and contribute within a team environment
• Proven experience in implementing processes or process improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about identifying & solving problems
• Results oriented with a drive for continuous improvement
• Proven attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Strong leadership, communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills with a learning mindset  
• Positive and energetic team member, with ability to collaborate with others