Intern - Client Due Diligence (KYC) (f/m/d)
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Job description
Deutsche Börse Group posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Frankfurt: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Deutsche Börse Group
The Client Due Diligence team works closely with the clients, the respective Account Management and group control functions to adhere compliance with the Anti Money Laundering directives and laws that are applicable to the various trading & clearing legal entities of the Deutsche Börse Group. As part of the first line of defence, the team is responsible in defining and executing KYC procedures based on the group-wide compliance policies to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The team conducts the KYC (Know Your Customer) assessments at the time of onboarding a customer and periodically during the ongoing business relationship.
Your area of work
As an intern you will be a part of a team of KYC Officers that are responsible for the execution of KYC requirements of the customers across Trading & Clearing within Deutsche Börse AG. You will support the team with the regular KYC reviews according to applicable rules and regulations.
Your Responsibilities
- You will prepare and conduct KYC reviews according to applicable rules and regulations
- You will collect documentation and information from customer for KYC reviews
- Additionally, you will support the Client Due Diligence unit in the respective business as usual activities
- You are enrolled during the entire period of activity at a state-recognized university as a regular student and have completed at least 3 semesters (Study focus in the field of Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Business Informatics, Business Law)
- You have good knowledge in MS Office (in particular Excel) and good orientation in terms of using tools and applications
- You have excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- You have the ability to take on tasks proactively and structure them independently
- Furthermore, you are proficient in both spoken and written English
Working student essentials
What this Finance internship in Frankfurt means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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