Data & Security Compliance Intern

About Univers

Univers provides the world’s most comprehensive decarbonization system.

We help companies and countries optimize energy systems and reduce carbon emissions with accurate, reliable, and actionable decarbonization data. Our EnOS (Energy and Environment Operating System) platform connects on-the-ground operational technology and in-the-cloud intelligence to deliver real-time energy data and data-driven carbon monitoring, reporting, and abatement.

With 365 million sensors and smart devices connected, 845GW of renewable energy under management, and a community of over 500 customers, we’re helping the world’s leading businesses get the world to net zero—and what comes after it.

For more information, please visit https://univers.com/

Data & Security Compliance Intern (6 months)

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Data & Security Compliance Intern to support the implementation of the OneTrust Governance platform, and Third-Party and Internal Audits over the course of 6 months. You will gain hands-on experience in privacy and compliance operations, OneTrust system configuration and on-site standards and certification audits. A key part of your role will involve assisting with document migration and building and testing workflows within OneTrust to help automate core governance processes and coordinate the collection of audit evidence during external and internal audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the migration of privacy and compliance documents (e.g., data inventories, vendor assessments, policies) from spreadsheets and legacy tools into OneTrust.

• Help with building, configuring, and testing workflows in OneTrust to support operational privacy processes (e.g., DPIAs, RoPAs, third-party risk assessments).
• Collaborate with teams to review and validate data entered into OneTrust.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and collect feedback on workflow functionality and usability.
• Support the coordination of third-party audits, including:
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, IT, HR) to collect and organize evidence required for compliance audits or assessments.
  • Tracking evidence submission status and maintaining organized documentation.
  • Document implementation progress, configuration notes, and lessons learned for future reference.
  • Attend project meetings and contribute status updates and insights.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, you will have:

• Hands-on experience with OneTrust platform setup, configuration, and workflow testing.

• Exposure to audit readiness activities, including evidence management and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of how organizations manage data privacy and compliance through digital tools.
• Developed practical skills in documentation, communication, and process coordination.

Prerequisite Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Law, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Core Skills:

• Comfortable using digital tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office, M365, SaaS applications).

• Quick to learn and adapt to new software applications or systems.
• Detail-oriented and organized in working with documents, forms, and structured data.
• Basic understanding of concepts like data privacy, risk, or compliance is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks proactively.

Nice-to-Have (Not Required):

• Exposure to OneTrust or other GRC/privacy platforms.

• Experience working with automation tools, or low-code/no-code systems.