Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Intern

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission:

Join Bitpanda as an Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Intern and become an integral part of our efforts to ensure a secure and transparent financial ecosystem. In this role, you will support our AFC Compliance Investigations team in safeguarding the integrity of our operations by preventing and detecting financial crime. Your contributions will be key in fostering trust with financial institutions, fintechs, and crypto asset providers, while helping to uphold the highest standards of compliance in a rapidly evolving industry.

What you’ll do:

• Support the review and verification of source of funds, assisting in analyzing financial documents, identifying red flags, and documenting findings.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activities. Gain hands-on experience with AML/CFT processes, contributing to the detection and mitigation of financial crime risks.
• Assist in conducting client screenings against PEP and sanctions lists. Learn to identify individuals or entities requiring enhanced due diligence (EDD) and support in documenting actions taken for positive matches.
• Assist in extracting data using SQL and support the preparation of clear and concise reports and slides highlighting key data points, trends, and insights for the compliance team and senior management.
• Assist in performing quality control checks to ensure compliance, document findings, and identify areas for improvement.

Who you are:

• Strong interest in the financial services industry and currently enrolled in a university program in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with a strong preference for those with a legal background.
• Good command of written and oral English and German, with strong communication and presentation skills. Native German speakers are particularly advantageous.
• High degree of intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.
• Practical experience with data tools like Excel, Tableau, and Snowflake. Experience with SQL and/or Python is a plus.
• Proactive approach to managing tasks, coupled with a desire to enhance prioritization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you

• We're proud of our flexible working model that includes 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
• Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
• Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.