Description
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated KYC Operations Intern to join our DE EDD KYCO Team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations for the German market.
Our goal in KYC Operations is to build a culture of compliance that our customers, authorities, and stakeholders can fully trust. This position is an ideal launchpad for a student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in financial crime prevention, customer due diligence, and operational process optimization within a fast-paced Fintech leader.
In This Role, You Will:
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Case Investigations & Verification: Participate in day-to-day customer due diligence (KYC) and transaction monitoring reviews, identifying potential financial crime patterns or unusual typologies.
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Operational Excellence: Support core document management workflows, administrative tasks, and verify customer profiles to ensure compliance standards are met efficiently.
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Remediations: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, helping to optimize our internal screening systems and update operational guidelines (Working Instructions).
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist in gathering data for regulatory requests or internal alignment under the supervision of the KYCO Team Leads and Managers.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Background & Knowledge
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Studies: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Law, Business Administration, Criminology, Finance, or a related field). Prior intern or working student experience is a plus.
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AML/KYC Interest: A strong interest in financial crime prevention, with basic academic or practical knowledge of the regulatory framework being highly advantageous.
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Languages: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken), German and Spanish a plus.
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Tools: Comfortable utilizing technology, collaboration suites (Google Workspace / MS Office), and learning specialized compliance software.
Skills & Traits
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Analytical Mindset: High attention to detail, diligence, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive data securely.
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Hands-on Attitude: A proactive, autonomous working style with a strong bias for action and a high willingness to learn.
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Thrive in Fast-Paced Environments: Ability to adapt swiftly to evolving business needs and changing regulatory environments.
What’s in it for You:
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Accelerate Your Growth: Start your career in one of Europe’s most disruptive digital banking environments with a steep learning curve.
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Real Impact: Your daily effort directly affects the team's operations, allowing you to take on real responsibilities early on.
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Flat Hierarchy: Propose changes and voice your ideas freely without navigating multiple bureaucratic layers of traditional banks.
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Premium Benefits: Access to a Premium N26 bank account subscription (plus family and friends discounts), personal development perks, and a diverse, multicultural work space.
Who We Are
N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world. By eliminating physical branches and paperwork, we have built an elegant digital experience that inspires more than 7 million customers across 24 markets. Headquartered in Berlin, our team operates across multiple European hubs, including our local office in Madrid.
Ready to start? Apply now and shape the future of digital banking compliance with us!
Equal Opportunities: N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on any basis and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
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