Compliance Intern - Spring 2025

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Date: Sep 20, 2024

Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30308

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition37861:Compliance Intern - Spring 2025

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A Day in the Life of a Compliance Intern

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday

7:30AM to 4:30PM

As a Fortune 300 company, Norfolk Southern’s leadership is dedicated to honest and ethical business practices while focusing on the needs of the customers and communities we serve. Compliance Interns in the Atlanta office will assist our compliance team in crafting internal and external messaging, managing policies, conducting risk analysis, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, performing data analysis and creating dashboards, and developing presentations. This internship offers exposure to all Norfolk Southern departments and the chance to contribute significantly to our compliance program's effectiveness.

What makes a successful Compliance Intern

A motivated self-starter committed to learning the ins and outs of effective corporate compliance programs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to receive and grow from constructive feedback

Ability to manage time, prioritize work demands effectively, and meet deadlines without sacrificing standards of work

Ability to interact with various levels of management while being positive and professional

Education/Experience:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree

Preferred Degree Paths: Compliance, Business, Accounting, Law, Information Systems. Any major in a similar field of study will be considered

Experience with MS Office software and data analysis tools; information systems skills

Relevant audit and/or compliance coursework

Previous work experience in compliance-related roles

Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.