Position Title: Intern Global Compliance, RE
Department: Compliance
Reporting to: Associate Director Compliance, Global Compliance
Job Summary
Canadian Solar is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Global Compliance Intern to support our Compliance Department in ensuring adherence to global legal and regulatory requirements. This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in compliance operations within a dynamic, international renewable energy company.
Key Responsibilities
* Liaise with and assist the Compliance Department on Compliance matters.
* Perform due diligence and necessary risk assessments on counterparties.
* Support the development, maintenance, and updating of Compliance policies and procedures.
* Prepare training documentation for Canadian Solar employees on Compliance-related issues.
* Assist in developing standard operating procedures, guidelines, and documentation templates.
Skills & Competencies
* Bachelor’s degree in Law and/or Business Administration, master’s degree in Compliance and Audit.
* 0-1 years professional experience in compliance.
* Compliance certification (CCEP, ICA, others) or experience in the renewable industry a plus.
* Team player, hard worker with a can-do attitude.
* Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and possess analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation.
* Fluent in English a must and additional European languages is nice to have.
* Strong research skills: Ability to research and interpret laws and regulations.
* Attention to Detail: Critical for reviewing policies, documents, and transactions.
* Analytical Thinking: To identify compliance risks and evaluate processes.
* Organizational Skills: Managing multiple compliance tasks and documentation.
* Team Collaboration: Working with legal, audit and functional teams
Work Location: This internship is based in our Madrid office.
Start date: September 1st 2025.
Duration: Minimum 7-12 months
Why Join Us?
Canadian Solar is a global leader in the renewable energy industry. This internship offers exposure to international compliance frameworks, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability projects.