About the role
The Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) Internship is a 6‑month position at Sygnum, a regulated digital asset bank located in Switzerland. The intern will work closely with the Head of Compliance & MLRO and the Head of Anti‑Financial Crime & Deputy MLRO to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Group’s compliance management programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the team in the implementation of the compliance management programme and the development of policies and procedures.
* Assist with compliance monitoring tasks through data analysis and report building.
* Contribute to day‑to‑day activities including AML/KYC tasks and emerging regulatory requirements in the legal and regulatory compliance space.
* Research and analyse regulatory developments in key compliance themes and monitor policies and procedures alignment (e.g., FATCA, AMLA, CDB20). Analyse the impact of regulatory blockchain developments and determine their implications for Sygnum.
* Support the compliance risk assessment of prospective clients to be onboarded and client lifecycle management.
* Actively monitor transactions and other AFC alerts and support addressing them as they materialise.
* Develop, confirm and update compliance tools and reports; streamline reporting and digitalisation efforts within the compliance team for both internal and external stakeholders.
* Engage in record keeping, development and revision of compliance processes and identification of hidden risks or non‑conformity issues.
* Participate in strategic projects, including the implementation of processes related to the bank’s activities, and identify opportunities for efficiencies and increased effectiveness.
Qualifications
* Advanced degree in law, finance/economics, business management or a related field.
* Organised, analytical, curious nature, capable of multitasking, prioritising and delivering results on time.
* Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
* Dedicated, flexible, curious, pragmatic and autonomous.
* Problem‑solving ability and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions that support the business with innovative products and concepts.
* Knowledge of the latest trends in compliance, the FinTech and RegTech industry as well as cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
EEO Statement
We fully embrace an equal opportunity mindset in the way we onboard, develop and promote our team members.
Our Offer
* Opportunity to be part of a movement shaping the future of the world’s financial system.
* Experienced leadership teams who are masters of scale and facilitate smart growth.
* Colleagues that are friendly, diverse, professional, highly skilled, international, and motivated.
* Professional development via mentoring and buddy programmes.
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