Trading Intern

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 a Trading Intern to join our team and support the day-to-day management of Crypto Finance's trading and core platforms. You will join our trading desk and work alongside the traders on daily client execution, market monitoring and analysis, with real exposure to institutional digital asset markets from day one. This internship is offered as a fixed-term assignment for a period of six months.

Responsibilities

• Support the trading desk in daily client trading operations, from order monitoring and trade checks through to post-trade follow-up
• Monitor positions, client flows, and market moves during the trading day and flag anything unusual to the traders
• Learn about our trading platform and product suite in depth and contribute with ideas for improving pricing, execution, and internal workflows
• Prepare recurring analyses and reports on trading activity, client flows, venue performance and market conditions
• Support operational account management, including cash, collateral, and reconciliation tasks across venues
• Research digital asset market structure, venues, instruments and trends, and turn your findings into short internal briefings
• Support the desk in client and counterparty interactions, including preparation of materials and follow-ups
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Risk, Compliance, and Legal on operational and strategic initiatives
• Contribute to the testing and rollout of platform changes and new trading products
• Follow regulatory requirements and internal policies at all times

Requirements

• A recent graduate or currently in the final year of a bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
• Genuine interest in financial markets, trading and digital assets, ideally backed by academic work, personal experience or a relevant internship
• Basic understanding of financial instruments and a clear appetite to learn derivatives and the crypto market structure
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Proactive, hands on attitude, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal departments
• Solid working knowledge of Excel; familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA is an advantage
• Full professional proficiency in English, spoken and written; additional languages are a plus
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of six months on-site from our Zurich office
• Valid permit to work in Switzerland, or eligibility to obtain one

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.