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Compliance Summer Intern

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL Intern
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
Are you interested in compliance, corporate governance, due diligence, and business operations? The Inland Real Estate Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented ISC Due Diligence & Compliance Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to corporate compliance practices, regulatory research, due diligence analytics, and audit support within a dynamic business environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving while gaining valuable experience working alongside compliance and business professionals.

What You'll Do

As a Due Diligence & Compliance Intern, you will support the Compliance and National Accounts teams by helping ensure business operations align with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain records of compliance reviews and due diligence activities.
  • Update and organize standard operating procedures and compliance documentation.
  • Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders.


Audit Support

  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation.
  • Help ensure audit materials are complete and accurate.


Policy Implementation

  • Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies.
  • Help ensure company practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.


Research & Due Diligence

  • Conduct public record and media searches.
  • Research companies, individuals, and business entities.
  • Analyze background information and compile findings into actionable reports.


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
  • Junior standing at the time of application.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week at our Oak Brook, Illinois corporate headquarters.
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.


What You'll Gain

  • Real-world experience in corporate compliance, due diligence, and governance.
  • Exposure to regulatory requirements and business risk assessment processes.
  • Enhanced analytical, research, and reporting skills.
  • Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting tools.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced compliance and business professionals.
  • Insight into career paths within compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and business operations.


Summer Internship Program Details

  • 12-week paid internship
  • Program Dates: May 24 – August 13
  • Location: Downers Grove, Illinois Corporate Headquarters
  • Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week


Hourly Pay Rate: $25.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible part-time employees.

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

To learn more about the Benefits Inland offers its employees please click the link to learn more.

As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies ("Inland") may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening are conducted for all new hires in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Inland is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not use AI or any selection tools in a manner that results in unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative method of assessment during any stage of the recruiting process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@inlandgroup.com.

Where required by applicable law, Inland will provide additional disclosures and obtain any necessary consent before using certain AI-enabled technologies. Candidates may request additional information regarding Inland’s use of AI in the hiring process at any time.

We are an E-Verify employer. Please click the following link to learn more.

Salary : $25

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