Corporate Operations Intern

Job summary

The intern will support corporate operations by managing contract lifecycles, conducting due diligence, and maintaining compliance documentation. They will also assist with corporate record-keeping, onboarding documentation, and internal audit preparation.

Job details

Position Title: Corporate Operations Intern Location: Markham, ON Duration: Internship 6-12 months, full-time Eligibility: Open to current university students only; all majors welcome Description Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Operations Intern to support our internal operations, compliance processes, and corporate administration functions. This role provides hands-on experience in contract management, internal controls, and cross-functional coordination within a dynamic business environment. Major Tasks & Responsibilities: Contract Management & Compliance: * Assist in tracking contract lifecycle milestones and maintaining centralized contract databases * Conduct routine sanctions screening and third-party due diligence * Help maintain and update internal compliance policies and documentation (e.g., Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery, Data Privacy) * Coordinate employee compliance training sessions and certification tracking * Prepare compliance-related checklists, reports, and audit logs for internal review Corporate Administration: * Organize and maintain accurate corporate records, including contracts, organizational charts, and internal approvals * Draft, format, and manage onboarding documentation for customers, agents, and vendors * Support internal document execution processes and ensure version control and archiving accuracy * Coordinate document collection and interdepartmental communication for regulatory or operational purposes Project and Operations Support: * Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency and documentation accuracy * Assist in internal audits or control self-assessments by organizing supporting evidence and documentation * Help prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports for internal compliance and operations meetings Qualifications: * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management. * Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. * Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. * A proactive learner with a strong sense of ownership and reliability.

What you’ll do

The intern will support corporate operations by managing contract lifecycles, conducting due diligence, and maintaining compliance documentation. They will also assist with corporate record-keeping, onboarding documentation, and internal audit preparation.

Requirements

Candidates must be current university students with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Listed skills

• Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Contract Management
• Compliance
• Due Diligence
• Data Privacy
• Record Keeping
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Communication
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Process Improvement
• Audit Support
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Workflow Management
• Anti-Bribery And Corruption
• Microsoft Excel
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Dashboard
• Checklists
• Version Control
• Compliance Training
• Confidentiality
• Dynamic Business Process Management
• English Language
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Organizational Charts
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Administrative
• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Corporate Operations Manager
• Compliance Officer / Analyst
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Compliance Officers