2026 ETP Intern - Government Affairs, Washington, D.C.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Intern works on department assignments while learning more about the financial services industry. As an intern, you will experience Regions’ values while receiving job skills and training, personal development, and networking opportunities. Regions offers college internship opportunities within various departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives exposure to all basic functions of assigned group within the financial industry
• Exposed to a wide range of tasks including research, administrative and correspondence work and attend meetings
• Provides assistance in projects
• Gains valuable insight within a variety of functions while strengthening core skills and knowledge needed to launch a successful career
• Responsibilities will vary by internship

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• A college student who has interest in developing technical skills and gaining work experience
• Ability to work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks
• Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills and Competencies

• Active in leadership posting on campus and/or involved in campus extracurricular activities
• Critical thinking skills
• Intellectually curious
• Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team oriented with ability to work independently

Regions’ Government Affairs team directs the company's legislative, political and regulatory policy activities, spearheads advocacy efforts with various federal and state legislative bodies and executive and regulatory agencies, leads the company’s efforts to communicate with elected and appointed officials at the federal and state levels, and manages economic development in Alabama. Government Affairs also coordinates the grassroots activities of Regions’ associates and manages Regions' political action committee (PAC).

The Government Affairs Intern will be based in Washington, D.C. and report to the office in D.C.  The intern will work closely with the Head of Government Affairs & Economic Development, Public Policy Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager, State Government Affairs & Economic Development Manager, and PAC Program Manager.

Regulatory Policy Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking regulatory rulemaking at federal financial agencies
• Perform research on regulatory policy issues
• Help maintain contacts on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, and at the Federal Agencies

Public Policy Responsibilities

• Perform research on public policy issues affecting Regions and the financial services industry, including analyzing proposed legislation
• Monitor hearings held by the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and their various subcommittees as well as other relevant committees
• Draft background materials for Regions executives in preparation for meetings with members of Congress and regulators

Political Action Committee Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing for quarterly PAC Steering Committee meetings, including drafting documents and charts communicating PAC performance
• Assist in planning plan virtual and/or in-person PAC events
• Help create PAC presentations for senior leadership
• Perform PAC recordkeeping functions

Additional Requirements

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degree in an applicable field including, but not limited to Political Science, Public Policy, Law, History, Communications, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Economics, and/or Business Analytics

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Strong academic skills and writing capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking
• Leadership skills
• Technical skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Preferences

• Previous experience (including volunteer experience) working in a political capacity, conducting legislative analysis, or working on a political campaign is preferred but not required
• Overall GPA of 3.0 

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.