What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Associate Internship (Technical Risk Analyst - Security Regulatory Compliance) position at Navy Federal Credit Union?
Overview
The Security Regulatory Testing team within the Security Governance and Risk division (SG&R) is responsible for examining transactions and program documentation within the Security Business Units to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, or rules as directed by the Compliance Testing and Monitoring team.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Potential Projects
Additional Information
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
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.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
The Security Regulatory Testing team within the Security Governance and Risk division (SG&R) is responsible for examining transactions and program documentation within the Security Business Units to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, or rules as directed by the Compliance Testing and Monitoring team.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Potential Projects
- Regulatory Process Enhancement & Modernization (AI and Automation) - Evaluate current regulatory testing activities to identify repetitive, time-intensive tasks that could benefit from AI-assisted capabilities. Develop a prioritized roadmap of AI use cases focused on improving productivity, quality, consistency, and analyst capacity.
- Reporting & Metrics Enhancement - Inventory reporting products and performance metrics to determine which measures effectively support decision-making and which create unnecessary effort. Recommend a future-state reporting framework that improves data quality, transparency, automation, and leadership visibility.
- Process Rationalization & Risk Mapping - Evaluate relationships between Security processes, risks, controls, standards, and regulatory requirements to improve traceability and reduce complexity.
- Produce a consolidated mapping model that supports process rationalization, risk coverage analysis, and future governance activities.
- Cross-function Shadowing - Shadow staff and leaders from other Security, Governance, and Risk functions to gain visibility into cross-team enterprise efforts such as issues management, incident management, and leadership reporting.
- Collaborate with Security teams to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Assist in the implementation of, and adhere to Enterprise Operational Risk Management policies and procedures
- Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to fraud mitigation, physical security and risk management
- Support and/ or participate in audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to relevant regulations
- Provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on risk findings, trends, and risk mitigation efforts
- Work with internal teams to promote risk awareness and drive a culture of risk management across the organization
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Business, Risk Management, Accounting, Information Security or other related fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently or on a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Coursework or experience in audit, risk management, compliance, internal controls, or cybersecurity
- Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks or control frameworks such as COSO, NIST, FFIEC, ISO 27001, or COBIT
- Understanding of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) concepts
- Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar technologies
- Interest in pursing careers in internal audit, compliance, risk management, security governance, or cybersecurity.
Additional Information
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
- 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
- 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
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.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Salary : $26 - $46