BSA Intern

About the role

Kickstart your career in banking with Bridgewater Bank’s 2026 Summer Internship Program! Join a dynamic team where your ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and your growth is our priority. We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our 2027 Summer Intern Cohort at Bridgewater Bank, working with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) team. Our internship program is designed to immerse students in real-world banking experiences, enhancing their academic learning with meaningful corporate exposure. Interns will apply the knowledge and skills gained in college to impactful projects that contribute to our organization’s success. Throughout the program, interns will collaborate with Bridgewater employees on innovative initiatives aligned with our vision, participate in departmental meetings to gain insight into strategic decision-making, lead individual projects and present their work to the intern cohort, as well as to operational and senior leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Conducting enhanced due diligence research on high-risk clients
• Conducting suspicious transaction reviews and analysis
• Conducting risk ratings of new bank clients
• Researching laws and regulations related to emerging financial crime risks
• Special projects as assigned by the BSA Officer

Qualifications

• Juniors and/or Seniors currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong reasoning skills with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a team setting.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Presentation Acumen: Confidence and clarity in delivering presentations to various audiences.
• Organizational Strength: Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Professional Integrity: Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and demonstrated reliability and accountability in all aspects of work.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and departments.

Pay

The hourly base pay range for this role is $22/hr.

Benefits

Bridgewater Bank provides: 2 Paid Holidays and PTO accrued in compliance with MN ESST Law.

Schedule

Program Duration: May 25, 2027 – August 20, 2027.