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SezzleCompliance Intern
Sezzle operates in the fintech and retail sectors, offering interest-free installment payment plans and tools designed to increase merchant sales and make shopping more accessible. The…
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Sezzle operates in the fintech and retail sectors, offering interest-free installment payment plans and tools designed to increase merchant sales and make shopping more accessible. The organization is currently seeking a Compliance Intern to join its remote team on an internship basis. This role functions as part of the second-line oversight team, providing daily advisory support and translating regulatory mandates into actionable procedures. The person in this position will review…
Job Description
Sezzle operates in the fintech and retail sectors, offering interest-free installment payment plans and tools designed to increase merchant sales and make shopping more accessible. The organization is currently seeking a Compliance Intern to join its remote team on an internship basis. This role functions as part of the second-line oversight team, providing daily advisory support and translating regulatory mandates into actionable procedures.
The person in this position will review complaints from high-risk channels, execute operational compliance checks, and maintain documentation for governance and reporting purposes. This opportunity suits detail-oriented individuals who possess strong organizational skills, uphold high ethical standards, and want to support regulatory adherence within a financial technology environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compliance advisory assistance to business partners regarding consumer finance and payment regulations while documenting guidance and decisions
- Manage the intake, tracking, and execution of advisory requests and reviews using standard workflows
- Conduct oversight reviews of complaint handling for high-risk channels like the CFPB, BBB, and executive escalations
- Maintain issue and action logs, validate remediation plans, and monitor aging items to closure
- Review upcoming initiatives for compliance impacts, control readiness, and necessary approvals
- Evaluate marketing and customer communications before use to identify potential risks and required disclosures
- Support compliance assessments for new products and initiatives by coordinating inputs and tracking launch conditions
- Assist with third-party vendor oversight through due diligence documentation and contract requirement tracking
- Draft clear written summaries and metrics reports for leadership and partner communication
- Gather and organize information to support internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews
Requirements
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a self-motivated manner
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and laws governing consumer financial products and services
- Experience in compliance operations, advisory, risk management, quality assurance, or control activities
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear written documentation, memos, and evidence packages
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities to prioritize multiple workstreams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to recommend practical risk-mitigation solutions
- Interpersonal communication skills suited for engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- High integrity and ethical judgment with willingness to escalate concerns appropriately
Qualifications
- A bachelor degree or higher in finance, accounting, business administration, legal studies, information systems, or a related field
- One or more years of professional experience working in banking, fintech, consumer finance, or another regulated environment
- Prior experience supporting complaint management, change management, marketing reviews, product compliance, or third-party oversight
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting indicates that the position is remote.
What type of employment is this?
This is an internship position.
What is the salary for this role?
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What education is required for the Compliance Intern?
Candidates need a bachelor degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, legal studies, information systems, or a related field.
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