This position provides support in the area of non-lending compliance, including with regard to consumer protection laws and regulations issued by federal, state and local government agencies. Conduct research and analysis on a variety of compliance, legislative, regulatory and industry issues. Participate in a collaborative, team driven network and interact with multiple business units. Receive guidance and direction from teammates and management. Utilize and further develop technical and soft skills, business knowledge, analytical techniques, communications skills, and creative problem-solving abilities. Provide professional execution of day-to-day tasks and special projects while working within established standards, policies and procedures.
*** A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by adding them to the “Intern Proof of Enrollment” section of the application.
Responsibilities• Support the Compliance Department in the area of non-lending compliance
• Research and analyze federal and state laws and regulations
• Prepare written summaries of research and analysis performed
• Prepare written analysis and communications on a variety of compliance issues; review and draft procedures, disclosures, member communications, and industry alert summaries
• Review, track and summarize pending and recently enacted legislation and regulations
• Support business strategy and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
• Assist and collaborate with various levels of staff to accomplish tasks/assignments
• Respond to compliance inquiries from various business units within Navy Federal
• Participate in formal and informal credit union and industry training
• Attend meetings with representatives of Compliance and the business unit
• Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support for Compliance and other business areas
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctorate (JD), LL.M, MBA, or other graduate level program
• Working knowledge of financial products and services
• Knowledge of federal and state consumer protection laws and regulations impacting financial institutions
• Experience with legislative or regulatory research and analysis
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and/or AllRegs
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, written and oral
• Strong strategic, critical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability producing accurate and timely work product with high level of attention to detail
• Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (minimum of 20-25 hours a week, based on school schedule)
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctorate, LL.M., MBA, or other graduate-level program throughout the internship
- Working knowledge of financial products and services
- Knowledge of federal and state consumer protection laws and regulations affecting financial institutions
- Experience with legislative or regulatory research and analysis
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Westlaw, LexisNexis, and/or AllRegs
- Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills
- Strong strategic, critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to produce accurate and timely work with strong attention to detail
- Effective organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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What We Do
Navy Federal Credit Union is the world's largest credit union with over 12 million members, over $160 billion in assets and over 22,000 employees. As a credit union, we have members, not customers. At our campuses in Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL and Winchester, VA, and in our more than 350 branches, we serve the men and women of the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, veterans and their families. We deliver world-class service, rooted in the belief that it is an honor and privilege to serve our members. We are committed to providing our members outstanding financial products and services. Navy Federal offers a career, not just a job. We are proud of the robust Total Rewards package we offer to our employees, including competitive salaries, incentive programs, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement plans with employer match, award-winning training programs, professional development programs, tuition assistance, paid leave, and work/life programs. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal opportunity employer. Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. App Store(SM) is a service mark of Apple, Inc. Message and data rates may apply. FORTUNE and 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Time Inc., and are used under license. FORTUNE and Time Inc., are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. For more info, visit navyfederal.org
