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Role SummaryAs an Anti-Money Laundering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the bank’s efforts to detect, investigate, and prevent financial crime. You’ll work with compliance professionals to review alerts, analyze customer activity, and help maintain the integrity of our banking systems. This internship offers the opportunity to develop analytical, regulatory, and investigative skills in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
Key Accountabilities
Review system-generated alerts on accounts and transactions to identify potential irregular or suspicious activity.
Analyze customer and transactional data to detect unusual patterns or behaviors and build knowledge of AML regulations.
Document findings and create clear, detailed narratives in a centralized case management system.
Support the preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as needed.
Apply sound judgment to identify and escalate potentially problematic accounts in line with bank procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and internal controls.
Collaborate with AML and Compliance teams to maintain data integrity and process accuracy.
Contribute ideas to strengthen fraud detection and prevention practices.
Education & Experience
Required:Current enrollment in a degree program (sophomore, junior, or senior standing) in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or related field.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
Interest in compliance, financial crime prevention, or risk management.
Familiarity with banking operations, data analysis, or financial systems.
Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA, AML, OFAC).
Experience using Microsoft Excel and other data or reporting tools.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about protecting customers and upholding integrity in financial services. You’ll gain valuable insight into compliance operations, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to make a real impact. Apply today to grow your skills and help safeguard the financial system!
In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.
Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Compliance Statement
Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.
Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.
Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.
Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.
Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.
The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
$20.00 - $25.80 per hourTop Skills
What We Do
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $34 billion and is Wisconsin’s largest bank holding company. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from more than 220 banking locations serving more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, and commercial financial services in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Texas.
