Title Compliance-AML Fraud Intern- Summer 2027

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing

Stifel’s AML/Fraud team supports the firm’s efforts to detect and address potential financial crime and fraud risks. The Compliance-AML Fraud Intern will work alongside experienced team members and gain firsthand exposure to the processes used to identify potentially suspicious activity. The Intern will learn about complex financial crimes, explore how financial criminals may be identified, and gain insight into the team’s day-to-day work. The Intern will also have opportunities to learn about other functions within AML and the broader Compliance department.

What We're Looking For

• Learn the basic functions, processes, and responsibilities of the AML/Fraud team.
• Work alongside team members to learn about high-level financial crimes and fraud risks.
• Shadow team members to gain an understanding of their daily responsibilities and the processes used to identify potential financial criminals.
• Gain exposure to the review of potentially high-risk transactional activity.
• Learn about other functions within AML and the broader Compliance department.
• Apply academic knowledge and develop new skills by contributing to team projects.

What You'll Bring

• Strong interest in learning about financial crime, fraud, and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning when reviewing information and approaching problems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
• Ability to use artificial intelligence tools effectively.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Law, Finance, Forensic Accounting, or Research.

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of various artificial intelligence platforms and how to use them effectively.
• Experience with SQL is helpful but not required.

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.