Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern

Location: 300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903, United States of America

Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.

Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern, you’ll help strengthen and advance Whataburger’s compliance and ethics program by supporting initiatives that promote integrity, accountability, and responsible business practices across the organization. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, researching regulatory requirements, analyzing compliance data, and supporting projects that help ensure our policies and practices align with our values and commitments.

You’ll Make a Difference by supporting programs that protect our people, brand, and business. You’ll Serve with Heart by helping foster a culture of ethics, transparency, and trust. You’ll Win as One by partnering with teams across the organization to drive compliance awareness and operational excellence. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by helping identify process improvements, leveraging technology and AI, and supporting innovative solutions that strengthen our compliance program.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern you will

Support compliance program administration, documentation, and action-item tracking

Assist with policy review, governance, approvals, and distribution processes

Help coordinate compliance training programs and awareness initiatives

Analyze compliance data and support dashboard and reporting development

Conduct regulatory and legal research and summarize key findings

Assist with due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring activities

Support investigations, corrective action tracking, and follow-up efforts

Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and processes

Explore and apply AI-driven solutions to enhance compliance operations

Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern you must have

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication abilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern we prefer you to have:

Coursework in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Ethics, Risk Management, or a related field

Interest in corporate compliance, ethics, governance, or regulatory affairs

Experience with data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools

Familiarity with policy management or compliance-related processes

Experience using AI or emerging technologies to improve business processes

Previous internship, leadership, or project-based experience in a professional environment

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903