What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024 Law and Compliance Summer Associate Internship - Remote position at Symetra?
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as part of our 2024 Law and Compliance Summer Associate Internship Program!
About the Internship
The Law & Compliance Summer Associate Internship is designed to provide exposure and experience to many facets of the legal and compliance processes within Symetra Financial. This internship program will help prepare the intern for a future career in a law or compliance position involving the insurance or financial sectors by providing practical on-the-job experience, mentoring relationships, and professional networking opportunities. You will be part of the team's daily operations and will have the opportunity to work across the department on a variety of projects.
The successful candidate will be a quick and curious learner who enjoys conducting research, preparing written analyses, and appreciates the importance of details. This internship position will be fully remote for the summer of 2024; the intern does not need to be located near a Symetra office.
Your education, experience, and skills
- Current enrollment in law school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Non-law school graduate program experience or enrollment in an undergraduate program will also be considered with demonstrated interest in legal or compliance topics (depending on the position)
- Critical attention to detail, must be able to prioritize, organize, and plan effectively
- Self-motivated with the abilities to multitask, problem-solve,and meet deadlines
- Ability to act independently as the primary owner of projects, analyses, and processes while working cross-functionally within the immediate work group
- Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills
- Effectively convey pertinent information
- Accept and adapt readily to changes, including changes in organizational structure, strategies, business processes, and procedures, etc.
- Follow through on problems to ensure full resolution
Positions and Potential Responsibilities
Focus on Symetra Financial Law and Compliance needs
Law Project Examples:
- Work closely with the business teams and gain experience in providing litigation support, research federal and state laws and regulations, transactional review, insurance and financial searches research, and related legal support
- Review and summary of deal documentation, monitoring and updating regulatory and business trackers and attending and participating in cross-departmental meetings.
Compliance Project Examples:
- Work with the Compliance team in support of daily operations that may include but not be limited to the drafting or editing of policies and procedures, compiling analysis for regulatory filings, aiding with policy and procedure monitoring, drafting or editing presentations, and or aggregating data needed for other compliance related functions as designed to ensure the firm is adhering to its requirements under federal securities
What we offer you
Fully remote internship. We ship you the equipment you need to work from the comfort of home. We may find opportunities for you to meet with the Law and Compliance team members, depending on your location.
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States with a Social Security number at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
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