Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
This position supports the Ankura Risk, Forensics, & Compliance Business Group – one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.
About Ankura: Ankura is an expert services firm defined by HOW we solve challenges. Whether a client is facing an immediate business challenge, trying to increase the value of their company or protect against future risks, Ankura designs, develops, and executes tailored solutions by assembling the right combination of expertise. We build on this experience with every case, client, and situation, collaborating to create innovative, customized solutions, and strategies designed for today’s ever-changing business environment. This gives our clients unparalleled insight and experience across a wide range of economic, governance, and regulatory challenges. At Ankura, we know that collaboration drives results.
Position: Risk & Compliance Intern
Location: Irvine, CA
Practice Summary: The Risk and Compliance group is comprised of industry-leading practitioners in all disciplines of regulatory compliance. At Ankura we believe collaboration creates success. We invest in our people and culture and develop unique perspectives. Our clients trust our diverse teams with critical challenges and opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will work directly with Risk & Compliance group leaders in conducting compliance investigations and executing corporate compliance projects, including compliance advisory, compliance program implementation, independent monitorship/oversight, assessment, and audit projects. The intern will also work collaboratively with colleagues on proposals, thought leadership, marketing collateral and campaigns, and internal company projects.
Further Responsibilities Include:
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Working closely with colleagues on successfully executing compliance projects and producing quality, highly-polished solutions and deliverables
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Independently executing specific tasks, as directed, in an efficient and proficient manner
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Working on collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market-facing projects
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Working on proposals and pitches for potential projects and engagements
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Working on and participating in company internal projects and initiatives
Qualifications:
Candidates should be top academic performers, be interested in the consulting industry, and meet the following criteria:
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Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with an expected graduation date between December 2020 to August 2021
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A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better
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Interested in working in the risk and compliance field
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Interested in national security,
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Highly motivated, energetic, eager to learn, willing to travel, and able to motivate self and others
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Able to take direction, identify and resolve relevant risks/questions/issues, and work independently to efficiently complete assigned tasks
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Team-oriented and collaborative, with a positive outlook and attitude
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Polished and effective communications (verbal and written) when interacting with team members, colleagues, and clients
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Ability to work overtime or travel as requested
Ankura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where mutual respect and collaboration is paramount. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
