Risk and Compliance, Intern presso Zekelman

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Risk and Compliance Intern at Z Modular (a division of Zekelman Industries), you will support the development of a foundational risk and compliance program across the business. You’ll collaborate with leaders to establish governance, identify risks, and help implement controls that ensure accountability, regulatory adherence, and program resilience.

You will report to the Lead Program Development Manager and gain hands-on experience in governance, compliance frameworks, and incident management strategies. This is a full-time, on-site internship located at our Chandler, AZ; Austin, TX; or Troy, MI facility.

The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 26, 2026, through August 14, 2026.

This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, process-driven, and motivated to apply problem-solving skills to compliance and risk management.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing governance structures, defining roles, responsibilities, and a compliance charter tailored to the business lifecycle of construction, real estate, and manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and prioritize a risk register using COSO or similar enterprise risk management frameworks
• Support the definition of risk appetite and tolerance levels, incorporating weighted risk factors to align with strategic objectives in high-risk industries.
• Contribute to designing and implementing compliance policies and controls, addressing critical areas such as workplace safety, data privacy, security, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Help develop and launch training and communication programs to foster a culture of risk awareness, emphasizing weighted risk prioritization across the organization.
• Assist in designing an incident management plan with clear reporting protocols to address high-priority risks identified through weighted risk assessments.
• Participate in continuous monitoring efforts, including internal audits and tool-based tracking, to ensure compliance and evaluate weighted risk metrics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the risk and compliance team’s objectives.

Who You Are

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Law, Project Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with data analysis, policy development, or governance principles through academic projects or coursework is a plus
• Strong interest in risk management and compliance, with a willingness to learn COSO or similar frameworks and weighted risk assessment methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret data for risk prioritization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Collaborative team player able to work across multiple functions
• Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

• Hands-on exposure to risk and compliance practices in a corporate environment.
• Experience developing governance structures, policies, and incident response plans.
• Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
• Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
• Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.