Risk and Compliance, Intern

Description

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the risk and compliance team’s objectives.
• Assist in developing governance structures, defining roles, responsibilities, and a compliance charter tailored to the business lifecycle of construction, real estate, and manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and prioritize a risk register using COSO or similar enterprise risk management frameworks
• Support the definition of risk appetite and tolerance levels, incorporating weighted risk factors to align with strategic objectives in high-risk industries.
• Participate in continuous monitoring efforts, including internal audits and tool-based tracking, to ensure compliance and evaluate weighted risk metrics.
• Assist in designing an incident management plan with clear reporting protocols to address high-priority risks identified through weighted risk assessments.
• Contribute to designing and implementing compliance policies and controls, addressing critical areas such as workplace safety, data privacy, security, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Help develop and launch training and communication programs to foster a culture of risk awareness, emphasizing weighted risk prioritization across the organization.

Requirements

• Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Law, Project Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Experience developing governance structures, policies, and incident response plans.
• Familiarity with data analysis, policy development, or governance principles through academic projects or coursework is a plus
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret data for risk prioritization
• Collaborative team player able to work across multiple functions
• Hands-on exposure to risk and compliance practices in a corporate environment.
• Strong interest in risk management and compliance, with a willingness to learn COSO or similar frameworks and weighted risk assessment methodologies

Benefits

• Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
• Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance