KYCO Intern

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.

• Case Investigations & Verification: Participate in day-to-day customer due diligence (KYC) and transaction monitoring reviews, identifying potential financial crime patterns or unusual typologies.

• Operational Excellence: Support core document management workflows, administrative tasks, and verify customer profiles to ensure compliance standards are met efficiently.

• Remediations: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, helping to optimize our internal screening systems and update operational guidelines (Working Instructions).

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist in gathering data for regulatory requests or internal alignment under the supervision of the KYCO Team Leads and Managers.

Background & Knowledge

• 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.

• AML/KYC Interest: A strong interest in financial crime prevention, with basic academic or practical knowledge of the Spanish regulatory framework (Law 10/2010 and Sepblac guidelines) being highly advantageous.

• Languages: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken), German and Spanish a plus.

• Tools: Comfortable utilizing technology, collaboration suites and learning specialized compliance software.

Skills & Traits

• Analytical Mindset: High attention to detail, diligence, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive data securely.

• Hands-on Attitude: A proactive, autonomous working style with a strong bias for action and a high willingness to learn.

• Thrive in Fast-Paced Environments: Ability to adapt swiftly to evolving business needs and changing regulatory environments.

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.

• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.

• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.

• Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.

• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses.