Intern Compliance

At Midland States Bank base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education skills internal equity and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare well-being benefits paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks an Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Intern Compliance

St. Louis MO Effingham IL

Rate of Pay: $15 an hour

At Midland States Bank we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day we become happier more comfortable more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers each other and our company. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland we recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank because you belong here.

Position Summary

The Compliance Intern will join the Risk Management team to gain exposure to regulatory compliance control testing and enterprise-wide risk processes. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to understand how compliance supports the banks overall risk management strategy governance framework and regulatory readiness. The intern will work alongside experienced compliance professionals to enhance reporting testing and analysis while contributing to projects that strengthen Midlands culture of accountability and integrity.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist in control testing and validation of key compliance and risk management processes.
• Support the development of enhanced compliance reporting and analytics.
• Research and contribute to AI-related use cases for compliance and risk functions.
• Participate in the annual Business Continuity Plan (BCP) testing exercise.
• Assist with reviewing and updating risk registers policies and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and streamline compliance operations.
• Attend departmental meetings cross-functional discussions and ROCI (Risk Oversight & Control Improvement) sessions for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Finance Business Administration Economics Data Analytics Risk Management Compliance or a related field with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Professional demeanor and eagerness to learn in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interest in compliance regulatory frameworks or financial services.

Internship Details:

• Internship duration: Must be available mid-May through late July 2026.
• Schedule: Must be available MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week).
• Must reside locally and report to either the St. Louis MO or Effingham IL office.

Competencies:

• Business insight
• Cultivates innovation
• Drives results
• Makes sound decisions
• Being a brand champion
• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Customer focus
• Being Authentic
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-development
• Being flexible and adaptable

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

At Midland States Bank we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day we become happier more comfortable more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers each other and our company. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland we recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank because you belong here.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT