Fair Banking Intern

Promote Fair Access. Strengthen Communities. Make Banking Better for Everyone.

Fair Banking Summer Intern

Have you ever wondered how financial institutions help ensure fair and equitable access to banking services? Are you interested in compliance, community impact, consumer protection, risk management, or public policy?

As a Fair Banking Summer Intern, you''ll gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives that help ensure Rockland Trust serves customers and communities fairly, consistently, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. You''ll work alongside experienced compliance and risk professionals while learning how fair banking principles help promote trust, transparency, and responsible banking practices.

At Rockland Trust, fair banking is about more than compliance. It''s about supporting our commitment to treating customers with respect, providing equitable access to financial services, and strengthening the communities we serve. As part of the Fair Banking team, you''ll contribute to meaningful projects while building analytical, research, and professional skills that are valuable across the financial services industry.

In addition to your individual responsibilities, interns will participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

Whether you''re interested in compliance, finance, business, public policy, economics, risk management, consumer advocacy, or law, this internship will help you learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for your future career.

What You''ll Do

Gain Exposure to Fair Banking & Consumer Compliance

As a Fair Banking Summer Intern, you''ll support projects that help the Bank monitor, evaluate, and strengthen its fair banking practices. You''ll gain exposure to regulatory requirements, data analysis, reporting, and community-focused initiatives while working alongside professionals responsible for promoting compliance and consumer protection.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to fair banking initiatives.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation used for compliance monitoring and business reviews.
• Conduct research related to fair banking regulations, industry trends, and best practices.
• Assist with data validation, quality control, and reporting activities.
• Support ongoing monitoring and assessment programs designed to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Help maintain documentation and records that support compliance and governance activities.
• Participate in meetings and discussions with Fair Banking, Compliance, Risk Management, and business partners.
• Assist with special projects that support the Bank''s fair banking objectives.
• Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

What You''ll Learn

Throughout the summer, you''ll gain practical experience in:

• Fair Banking principles and practices.
• Consumer compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Risk management and governance.
• Community-focused banking initiatives.
• Business research and trend analysis.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• Project management and organizational effectiveness.
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ethical decision-making in financial services.

You''ll leave with a stronger understanding of how financial institutions balance business objectives, regulatory expectations, and community responsibilities.

What You''ll Gain

This internship is designed to provide meaningful experience, professional growth, and valuable career-building opportunities.

By the end of the summer, you''ll have:

• Hands-on experience supporting Fair Banking and Compliance initiatives.
• Exposure to regulatory, risk, and consumer protection functions within banking.
• Experience working with business data, research, and reporting.
• Opportunities to network with professionals and leaders across the organization.
• Stronger analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Greater confidence working in a professional business environment.
• Valuable insight into careers in compliance, risk management, public policy, and financial services.
• Meaningful accomplishments that will strengthen your resume and future career opportunities.

The Summer Intern Experience

At Rockland Trust, interns aren''t just observers. They''re contributors.

Throughout the summer, you''ll:

• Collaborate with interns from across the Bank.
• Tackle real business challenges.
• Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Expand your professional network.
• Gain exposure to leaders across the organization.
• Develop career-ready skills through meaningful work and mentorship.

Many of our interns have gone on to build successful long-term careers with Rockland Trust, and we''re proud to provide an environment where emerging talent can thrive.

What We''re Looking For

Education

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor''s degree in:
• Business
• Finance
• Economics
• Public Policy
• Legal Studies
• Risk Management
• Political Science
• Or a related field

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in compliance, consumer protection, fair banking, or financial services.
• Strong ethics, professionalism, and integrity.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn.

Who Should Apply?

This internship is perfect for students who enjoy research, analyzing information, solving problems, and understanding how organizations create positive outcomes for customers and communities. If you''re interested in compliance, consumer advocacy, public policy, risk management, financial services, or regulatory affairs, you''ll gain valuable hands-on experience while developing skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

If you''re ready to make an impact, learn from experienced professionals, strengthen your analytical skills, and help support fair and responsible banking practices, we''d love to have you join us this summer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Rockland Trust, you''ll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.