Collegiate Internship - Fraud Risk Management

Suncoast Credit Union

Posted 23 days ago

Internship

Tampa, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will support fraud analytics initiatives by extracting and validating large datasets, writing SQL queries, and developing Power BI dashboards. They will also assist in fraud trend analysis and collaborate with various teams to translate business requirements into analytical outputs.

This internship is perfect for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field. The role involves supporting fraud analytics initiatives through data extraction, SQL queries, Python automation, and Power BI dashboard development, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Data Analytics

Data Science

Computer Science

Information Systems

Statistics

Mathematics

SQL

Python

Data Wrangling

Power BI

Fraud Analysis

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Job Description

Overview

Compensation: $20.00 hourly 

Schedule: Part - time and Full - time opportunity (20 - 40 hrs). Schedules are created on an individual basis.

Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Location: Tampa, FL

Suncoast Credit Union is offering a Collegiate Internship Program! The 10-week paid internship features an educational and skills-based curriculum designed to foster strong leadership qualities, goal development, and professional networking. This hands-on program provides college students with the opportunity to work in a department alongside Suncoast Credit Union employees. Interns will receive competitive pay, a dedicated mentor, and a multitude of professional development opportunities. 


Responsibilities

  • Support fraud analytics initiatives by extracting, cleaning, and validating large datasets from multiple sources.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries to build reliable datasets for fraud monitoring, investigative support, and KPI reporting.
  • Use Python (e.g., pandas) to automate recurring analyses, perform data wrangling, and develop repeatable reporting workflows.
  • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to track fraud trends, operational performance, and key risk indicators.
  • Assist in fraud trend analysis—including emerging patterns, anomaly detection, and channel comparisons—and summarize insights for business partners.
  • Define and calculate fraud metrics (e.g., fraud rate, FPR/TPR, losses) and ensure consistent metric definitions across reporting.
  • Create clear documentation for datasets, dashboard logic, metric definitions, and repeatable processes.
  • Collaborate with Fraud Operations, Investigations, and Technology teams to translate business requirements into analytical outputs.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly insight summaries and present key findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently obtained a bachelor’s degree in Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Open to current students or 2025/2026 graduates ONLY 
  • Ability to work up to full-time onsite in Tampa, FL (20-40 hours)
  • Knowledge of scripting, computer programming, query languages, etc.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community. 

For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/

Suncoast Credit Union

Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in the state of Florida, the 8th largest in the United States based on membership, and the 10th largest in the United States based on its $18.2 billion in assets. Chartered in 1934 as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union currently operates 78 full-service branches and serves more than 1.2 million members across Florida. As a community credit union, anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Suncoast Credit Union’s service area is eligible for membership. In 2021, Suncoast Credit Union’s field of membership was expanded to include public K-12 teachers, college educators, and educational support staff from all of Florida’s 67 counties. Suncoast is passionate about community support. Since its founding in 1990, the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has raised and donated more than $44 million to organizations and initiatives that support the health, education, and emotional well-being of children in the communities that the credit union serves. For more information, visit suncoast.com.

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