Regulatory Compliance Intern; Co-op or Internship

Our Story &

Purpose:

Vancity is a member‑owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion, social justice, and community impact. Since 1946, we’ve worked to challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and build a more equitable future. With bold commitments—including becoming net‑zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans—we are championing financial resilience, climate action, and belonging for our members and communities.

As the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and home to a team of 2,300 passionate employees, Vancity offers competitive rewards and benefits, diverse career pathways, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.

We’re looking for an intern to join our Enterprise Regulatory Compliance team for a 4‑month opportunity. The Enterprise Regulatory Compliance team at Vancity oversees regulatory compliance risk, privacy risk and anti‑money laundering/anti‑terrorist financing risk for Vancity and its subsidiaries. We provide oversight, and guidance to all areas of the organization. This role sits within the Enterprise Regulatory Compliance team and reports into the Director, Regulatory Compliance.

• Following up on regulatory compliance issues to ensure they are appropriately documented, risk assessed, owned and have suitable action plans.
• Supporting the Regulatory Compliance team with establishing processes to run an effective Compliance Department, e.g. managing requests from Regulators, managing regulatory changes, dealing with advisory requests from across Vancity and Vancouver Community Investment Bank (VCIB).
• Supporting development of key risk and control reporting of regulatory compliance risks and assist with design and maintenance of risk dashboards.
• Supporting culture change across Vancity by helping organize outreach and training for business partners.
• Providing support to the Regulatory Compliance team on various projects to enhance compliance across Vancity.

• Customer‑Centric - You define and measure success through the eyes of your internal customers and anticipate, understand, and respond to their evolving needs. Demonstrate strong follow‑through:
  Consistently keep commitments to customers and team members.
• Technology Savvy - You have education and/or experience supporting technology development/implementation efforts.
• A Critical Thinker - You seek to facilitate data‑driven decision making, including "rolling up your sleeves" to elicit requirements, research, analyze data
• A Problem Solver - Your skills to diagnose challenges and issues, develop innovative business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities that may affect the business, are showcased on a daily basis.
• Curious & innovative - You always do your research and analyze it to assess and recommend a course of action considering industry best practices
• A team player - you can engage with members of your team as well as cross‑functional teams and are willing to collaborate across projects and initiatives.

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program within an applicable field and eligible for co‑op/internship opportunities
• An interest in regulatory compliance or law
• Process improvement and data tracking skills
• Familiarity with Excel, SharePoint, or Power BI
• A willingness to work in a highly flexible environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written and visual communications
• A high level of attention to detail

• Experience with documentation, tracking logs, or dashboards
• Exposure to risk management, law or regulatory compliance
• Enterprise risk management or operational resilience experience
• Knowledge of governance, policy, and regulatory programs
• Strong written communication skills

This role offers a pay range of $27.85/hr.

Please submit your resume. Cover letters and transcripts are optional but appreciated.

This posting will close on March 22, 2026 at 11:59pm

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