Compliance Internship 2022

Bitpanda is on a mission to reinvent the world of finance and bring investing closer to everyone, everywhere. Today’s financial ecosystem is complex, exclusive and expensive, and we’re here to change this as the #1 investment platform in Europe and beyond. Our platform is rooted in the belief that investing should be safe, easy and accessible to all.

With Bitpanda, everyone has the freedom and flexibility to invest in what they believe in - commission-free stocks, cryptocurrencies or even precious metals - starting from as little as $1.

About us

Our story started in 2014 with our founders, Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer. Since then, we’ve grown to a powerful and diverse team of 600+ people who represent more than 50 nationalities. Headquartered in Vienna, we’re proud to be Austria’s first unicorn and one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Europe.

Our innovative technology serves over 3 million users and operates across multiple hub locations. Our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. 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!

About the role

Ready to invest in you? As an intern at Bitpanda, you won’t be fetching coffees. Instead, you’ll be empowered to grow and make a real impact — right from day one! By being on Team Bitpanda, you’ll work with and learn from the best of the best, gaining a full insight into the industry. We also offer team bootcamps for learning more about the agile work environment, task management, blockchain technology and more. So come join us, and together, we’ll continue to turn the world of investing upside down!

Start date: 1 March 2022
End date: 15 August 2022
Working Hours: 40 hours

Your mission

As a Compliance Analyst Intern at Bitpanda Pro, you’ll support the Compliance function with developing and shaping the way the business operates. By advising, reviewing, and analysing operations, processes, systems, and controls you’ll help derive the regulatory and legal environment and implications for Bitpanda Pro. This will then help inform senior leaders on how to steer the company’s direction for long-term growth and success.

What you’ll do

• Provide real-time advice to the business in relation to regulatory and compliance-related matters  
• Conduct monitoring and surveillance (market abuse and money laundering related)
• Undertake register and database management
• Collate, collect and produce management information and KRIs
• Support on specific projects

Who you are

• You have a bachelors or masters degree or are in the final steps of graduating in Law, Business, Management, Finance or a relevant field
• You are passionate about and have first-hand experience in cryptocurrencies and digital assets
• You have an understanding of industry trends and the legal or regulatory environment
• You have gained experience in internships in Legal or Compliance, or Trading/Markets
• You are highly motivated and able to work autonomously

What’s in it for you

• Top-notch “tech pack” (a.k.a.: the latest and greatest hardware) that you need to help Bitpanda move the needle, right from day one. The best part? You can choose between PC or Mac. And yes, noise-cancelling headphones are included! 
• An attractive individual stock option plan in a high growth company, and a competitive salary
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Occasional company-wide and team events  - both in-person and virtually!
• Learning & development opportunities
• A brand new, optimised-for-hybrid-working, HQ office located in Vienna’s fintech hub (in the second district) as well as local office location hotspots in Berlin, London, Madrid, Barcelona and Milan (to name just a few!)
• Bitpanda sustainable merch to keep you swagged out and living the Bitpanda brand
• A global Bitpanda team of fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people who are united (across cultures and time zones) by our unique way of working.

And, above all, the opportunity to learn & grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey to become Europe’s #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.