Anti-Financial Crime Intern
About Us
We are dedicated to simplifying wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria, Bitpanda helps individuals trust themselves to achieve financial freedom. Our intuitive platform allows both novice and experienced investors to venture into cryptocurrencies, stocks, precious metals, and commodities at any budget, around the clock. With over 4 million customers globally, Bitpanda is recognized as one of Europe’s securest and most trustworthy modern investing platforms.
Based in Austria while operating across Europe, our diverse team collaborates seamlessly to pioneer innovative financial solutions. If you are someone who thrives on bold ideas, rapid progression, and seeks to initiate change, Bitpanda offers a dynamic platform for you to unleash your potential and drive industry transformations.
Your Role
Join Bitpanda as an Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Intern and contribute to our strategic efforts in fortifying personal finances and cultivating a reliable financial environment. In this position, you will play a crucial part in forging dependable relationships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and crypto asset providers to combat financial crimes effectively.
Responsibilities
- Support Due Diligence: Assist in conducting due diligence on potential business partners to ensure compliance with Bitpanda’s anti-financial crime regulations.
- Relationship Monitoring: Aid in monitoring existing business relationships from an anti-financial crime perspective to mitigate risks effectively.
- Collaboration: Work closely with various Bitpanda teams to enhance operational processes and promote teamwork.
- Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of reports and documentation pertaining to anti-financial crime compliance activities.
- Research: Stay informed about the latest regulatory changes and industry best practices related to preventing financial crimes and handling crypto assets.
Qualifications
- Preferably enrolled in a university program specializing in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with a bias towards candidates with legal expertise.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and German, with effective communication skills. Native German speakers will have an advantage.
- Intrinsically motivated, curious, and committed to continuous learning.
- Proficient in analytical and research abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of SQL or willingness to learn is a plus for data extraction purposes.
This full-time, 40-hour per week internship is for a 6-month duration starting from September 1st
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with 60 "Work From Anywhere" days.
- Complete compensation package, including participation in Bitpanda’s stock option plan.
- Competitive benefits and policies in alignment with a flexibility-first philosophy.
- Exclusive rewards for trading on Bitpanda.
- Diverse range of company-wide and team events, both virtual and in-person.
- Bitpanda swag for a sense of brand engagement.
Furthermore, this role offers an enriching experience for professional development and growth as part of Bitpanda’s journey towards becoming Europe’s leading investment platform.
BITPANDA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity across its work environment, based on trust and mutual respect. Embracing a wide array of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for our continued success.