Compliance Operations Intern at Wealth Enhancement in Sioux Falls, SD

Summary: Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm dedicated to enriching the lives of clients through personalized financial planning. The Compliance Operations Intern will gain hands-on experience in policy development, compliance operations, and risk management, supporting the compliance team in various operational tasks and projects. Responsibilities: - Assist with updating written policies and procedures, including documenting operational practices and regulatory expectations - Scribe and organize procedure drafts to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with compliance standards - Contribute to maintaining the organization’s policy manual and support enhancements tied to regulatory or operational changes - Support risk assessments by gathering data, reviewing controls, and helping summarize findings for leadership - Help prepare for audits by validating controls, reviewing documentation, and ensuring required materials are up to date - Conduct regulatory research and distill key points into concise, actionable summaries for the compliance team - Create process maps to visualize workflows and identify potential efficiency or compliance gaps - Support documentation efforts related to the organization’s system migration, including updates to client file processes following acquisition - Assist with identifying workflow improvements that enhance consistency, accuracy, and regulatory adherence across compliance operations - Engage with compliance leaders and trust company managers to support ongoing projects through daily or regular interactions - Collaborate with team members to share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to a supportive and knowledge‑sharing team culture - Take part in hands‑on learning that strengthens understanding of compliance, operations, and risk management within a highly regulated environment Required Qualifications: - Must be actively enrolled in a college or university degree program to be eligible for an internship. Candidates who have already graduated or will graduate before the start of the summer intern program are not eligible - Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully interact with people at all levels of the organization - Detail oriented, highly organized and adaptable - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Preferred Qualifications: - Preferably Pursuing bachelor's in pre-law or related degree - Preferably students between their junior and senior years Required Skills: Compliance operations, Risk management, Policy development Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite Benefits: Training and professional development, Wellness programs and resources, Worker's compensation – employer paid