Title: Compliance Intern

Location: United States; Eastern or Central Time Zone

Job Function: IT & Compliance

Experience: Freshman-Senior

Employment Type: Internship

Industry: Computer and Network Security

About the position

As a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Intern, you will work closely with our Compliance team to gain practical experience in risk assessment, control evaluation, and compliance monitoring. You will contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard our operations and reputation.

The position is based in the US and can be performed remotely when necessary. Applicants must hold US citizenship or US permanent resident status. 

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation:
• Assist in conducting risk assessments across various business units.
• Evaluate internal controls to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address control deficiencies.
• Compliance Monitoring:
• Support the monitoring of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Assist in tracking changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Participate in compliance audits and assessments.
• Policy Development and Implementation:
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance policies.
• Help implement policies related to data privacy, information security, and ethical conduct.
• Promote awareness of policies among employees.
• Training and Awareness:
• Assist in organizing training sessions on compliance and risk management.
• Create educational materials to enhance employee understanding of GRC principles.
• Foster a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare reports on risk exposure, compliance status, and control effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Assist in presenting findings to senior management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office365 Products

Our Core Values

Our core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:  

Trust is paramount.  

We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business.  

Customers are core.  

We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own.  

Innovation never stops, it only accelerates.  

The speed of change is accelerating. We are committed, through investment and focus, to stay ahead of the innovation curve.  

We deliver with agility.   

We thrive in high-paced and continually changing environments. We navigate through newly added variables, adjust accordingly, while driving towards our strategic goals.  

United by respect.   

Respect for all is what unites us. We promote diversity, inclusivity, equity, and acting with empathy and openness, both in our business and in our communities.  

Teams make “it” happen.  

Vision and goals are not individually achievable – they require teamwork. We pride ourselves in operating as a cohesive team, creating promoters and partners, and winning as one.  

Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer. 

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via people@keyfactor.com and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time.

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