Internship Financial Crime Compliance — Sygnum Bank

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Do you aspire to gain exposure to Switzerland’s financial services and digital asset industry? Are you eager to contribute to strategic regulatory initiatives and help shape the future of finance? Do emerging technologies and innovative solutions spark your curiosity? Are you motivated by a dynamic, fast-paced, and interdisciplinary environment where your ideas can make a tangible impact? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. At Sygnum, we are setting the benchmark for regulated digital asset banking. As a fully licensed financial institution at the forefront of innovation, we bring together exceptional talent to redefine the future of finance. Join us and become part of a pioneering team dedicated to building a trusted and sustainable digital asset ecosystem. Objectives for the Financial Crime Compliance Internship:

• Support the team in implementing and continuously enhancing the Compliance Management Programme, including the development, maintenance, and refinement of policies, procedures, and related governance frameworks.
• Support compliance monitoring activities by conducting data analysis and preparing reports to facilitate effective oversight and risk management; and
• Support the team in managing daily compliance operations, including AML/KYC-related tasks, regulatory compliance activities, and the implementation of evolving legal and regulatory requirements across the organization. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Compliance Team for a 6-month internship. In this role, you will support the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) function in designing, implementing, and monitoring the Group’s Compliance Management Programme. Working closely with the Head of Financial Crime Compliance & Deputy MLRO, as well as the Team Lead within the FCC function, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of compliance, regulatory, and financial crime prevention initiatives within a dynamic and innovative banking environment. How will you make an Impact?
• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments across key compliance areas, including AML, FATCA, CDB20, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. Assess the impact of evolving blockchain and digital asset regulations and provide insights on their implications for Sygnum's business and control environment.
• Support client-related compliance activities by contributing to the Compliance Risk Assessment of prospective clients during the onboarding process and assisting with ongoing client lifecycle management.
• Assist in financial crime prevention efforts by monitoring transactions, reviewing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) alerts, and supporting the investigation and resolution of compliance-related matters as they arise.
• Develop and maintain compliance reporting tools and management information, contributing to reporting enhancements, process automation, and digitalisation initiatives for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Compliance function, including record keeping, policy and procedure development, process reviews, and the identification and escalation of potential compliance risks, control weaknesses, or non-conformities.
• Support strategic and regulatory change initiatives by contributing to projects related to the development and implementation of the Bank’s processes and operating model. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the effectiveness of existing processes across the organisation.
• Advanced degree in law, finance/economics, business management, or a related field
• Organised, analytical and curious nature, capable of multi-tasking, prioritising and delivering results on time.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.
• Analytical and conceptual skills and 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 supporting the business with innovative products and business concepts
• Knowledge of the latest trends in compliance, the FinTech and RegTech industry as well as cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Joining Sygnum means being part of a dynamic, global team that is building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies. Working at Sygnum, you will experience our fast-paced, exciting work environment that embraces meritocracy and collaboration and open communication. Alongside our ambitious long-term mission, we also come together for reaching important milestones and annual crypto-industry anniversaries like Bitcoin Pizza Day, and regularly celebrate together at themed company events as part of our journey to shape Future Finance. Sygnum offers a comprehensive package of benefits for all team members. They include:
• Opportunity to be part of a movement shaping the future of our 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
• Flexible/Work at home policies
• Professional development via Mentoring and Buddy programs If you are passionate about the potential of blockchain to shape Future Finance and your profile is a good fit for this position, please send us your CV today!