GECU Intern - Information Security

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community you live in? Do you want to be on the forefront of paving the way to financial freedom for the members we serve? At GECU, our Core Values drive our Culture: Advocate, Integrity, Accountable, Dedicated and Passionate. Come grow your career with an award- winning team!

 

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The internship program will provide the student with hands-on experience and relevant skills across diverse departments, to include but not limited to, accounting, treasury, finance, information technology and business lending. In this position, the intern will learn how to apply skills acquired through formal education in a professional setting. The intern will gain a better understanding of the business roles within a credit union, contribute to meaningful projects, and receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES
Partners with department staff and leadership on operational tasks and strategic projects; contributes meaningful input in team meetings, planning sessions, and initiative reviews.

Prepares, organizes, and analyzes data for departmental reports using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other platforms.

Gains familiarity with all areas of credit union operations within the assigned area

Provides high-quality internal customer service by responding to requests and inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

Assists in identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributes ideas for workflow optimization.

Assists in preparing presentations and documentation for leadership review.

Conducts research and presents findings on emerging industry trends, regulatory updates, or financial benchmarks relevant to the assigned area.

Maintain and understand compliance to ensure that work complies with GECU’s established policies, procedures and applicable regulations, to include Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML) addressing Money Laundering and the Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Member Identification Program (MIP), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).

Other duties as may be assigned or required in connection with the general operation of the credit union.

 

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE
Hands-On Exposure to Cybersecurity Threat Management Efforts – Interns will gain practical experience in analyzing security logs and monitoring potential threats to help protect organizational systems and data.

Assist with Vulnerability and Compliance Assessments- Interns will contribute to identifying security risks, reviewing compliance requirements, and supporting initiatives that strengthen the credit union's organization's security posture.

Apply and Develop Scripting Skills - Interns will work with the Information Security team to automate processes, improve efficiency, and support cybersecurity operations through scripting and technical problem-solving.