Compliance Summer Intern
About the role
VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. The Compliance Summer Intern position is based in Tampa, FL, within the Compliance department and reports to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. The Summer Intern Program provides exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship, and networking events, including interaction with senior management, gaining an understanding of the financial services industry, and learning critical business skills. The program spans 10 weeks and typically runs from June 7 – August 13.
Responsibilities
- Assist in continuous improvement efforts for a robust and comprehensive compliance program, perform risk assessment and testing.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the compliance team on compliance related projects, including but not limited to: Social Media project, Gifts and Entertainment project, Charitable Contributions project, Political Contributions project, Outside Business Activities project, etc.
- Assist in the monitoring of the Code of Ethics.
- Perform administrative tasks to aid in the functioning of the Compliance team.
Qualifications
- Some interest in finance, laws and regulations.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- A working knowledge of Internet, MS Word and Excel.
- Roll up your sleeve work ethic.
- Team oriented.
- Hard working.
- Professional demeanor.
- Motivation.
- Enthusiasm.
- Willingness to learn.
Education and/or Experience
Currently entering junior level (3rd year) or beyond within a 4‑year college program. Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required.
Compensation
The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25 an hour.