Upbound, Rent-A-Center, Internship

Summer 2024 Internship candidates will take part in a ten-week program onsite at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, running from June 3 to August 9, 2024.

What You Will Do:

The Process Automation Developer Intern will be responsible for ensuring our organization’s Information Technology systems and processes comply with industry regulations and standards and that we have effective risk management processes in place. In this internship the in intern will work directly with technologists at Upbound to produce cohesive, automated JIRA environment from which to manage PCI and SOX review processes. 

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Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct interviews with PCI and SOX analysts and system administrators to ascertain the type of data and activities and the flow to clarify and automate the process using JIRA
• Document, create and facilitate the testing of the new JIRA environment

What You Will Gain:

As an intern with Upbound Group, you will develop a more automated and descriptive process in Atlassian JIRA that requests the appropriate PCI and SOX evidence, instructs the reviewers/approvers of their specific responsibilities, and captures the provided evidence and approvals and any changes requested by the the reviewers/approvers. 

What We Are Looking For:

• Must be a rising Junior or above at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Previous work or classroom experience in one of the following is preferred: Security Management, Governance - Risk - Compliance, or IT Auditing
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
• Must be able to work M-F; 8 am – 5 pm onsite at Upbound’s Corporate office in Plano

Summer 2024 Internship candidates will take part in a ten week program onsite at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, running from June 3 to August 9, 2024. After your application and initial screening discussion, candidates will be aligned to interview and receive offers to the specific areas that suit their skillset and interests. In addition to your day-to-day tasks, Upbound Interns will participate in volunteer initiatives, C-Suite Roundtable Q&A, Coworker Resource Group networking events & more!

We are excited you have expressed interest in joining us this summer. Once your application has been reviewed, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to schedule a call, where they intend to learn more about you, and share additional details about the opportunity. If selected to move forward, they will reach back out with additional steps in the process.

About Upbound Group:

Our mission at Upbound Group, Inc. is to elevate financial opportunity for all. (NASDAQ: UPBD) 

At Upbound Group, Inc., we’re dedicated to driving innovation and upward momentum with financial inclusion at our core. Through our platform of products and brands, we offer innovative solutions for millions of customers, as well as our retail partners. Join us in our relentless pursuit to build a better future and to elevate financial opportunity for all.

Our Brands: Acima Leasing is a technology company that focuses on providing flexible lease-to-own solutions for customers across a wide range of durable goods and retailers. The company has partnered with thousands of retailers to offer its lease-to-own options at the point of sale.

Rent-A-Center specializes in renting furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers to customers with flexible lease-to-own payment options and the option to purchase or return the items at any time. The company has grown rapidly over the years, with 1,930 corporate locations and 400 franchise locations across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

For more brands visit www.upbound.com. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. 

EEO INFO:

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.