Intern - Risk Management

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. The Group comprises Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, offering trading, custody, and wallet services, as well as Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany, offering trading and custody services. In January 2025, Crypto Finance secured a MiCAR license for the European market as one of the first providers in the EU. Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers.

For more information, please visit our website at About us - Crypto Finance

We are looking for an intern to join our Risk Management team. This internship is offered as a fixed-term assignment for a period of two months.

Responsibilities

• Enter and perform plausibility checks on audited financial statements within our internal rating model, in line with Moody's methodology.
• Prepare assessment summaries for counterparties in Word, building on prior-year documentation and analyses.
• Collaborate closely with the Risk team to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all assessments.
• Support ongoing quality assurance activities within the risk assessment process

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of balance sheet and financial statement analysis, gained through coursework or previous practical experience.
• Understanding of common financial ratios, such as liquidity, capital adequacy, and refinancing metrics, is considered an advantage.
• Highly diligent and structured working style, with a strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for errors, as the output directly supports risk-related decision-making.
• Strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas and financial data models.
• Fluent written and spoken German and English, with the ability to prepare professional Word-based reports.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential financial information of counterparties.
• Interest in cryptocurrency and financial market regulation is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Be part of an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals
• Shape the future of finance while working at the cutting edge of B2B digital asset solutions
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies
• Take on meaningful responsibility with room for learning and professional growth
• Gain deep industry insights and make a tangible impact
• Join regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events
• Enjoy a modern and central workplace in Zurich with top-tier infrastructure

Our culture

At the heart of our company, we prioritize:

• Innovation and Continuous Learning
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Flat Hierarchies
• Values such as Excellence, Delivery, Ownership, Passion, and Unity

Please note:

• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies.
• Due to the Swiss labor legislation, we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in Switzerland (are in possession of a Swiss work permit or are EU/EFTA citizens). All other applications will not be considered.
• If this is the position for you, and you have a Swiss work permit and/or EU citizenship, please send us your complete application, incl. cover letter, CV, and references.