Your mission

Kickstart your career in the fast-evolving world of digital assets as a Mandatory Compliance Intern with us at Finoa - a regulated crypto custodian. This position is designed for students who need to complete a mandatory (unpaid) internship as part of their academic program and are eager to learn about compliance in the crypto industry.

* This is an unpaid internship.In this role, you will:

• Support the Compliance team in monitoring, interpreting, and implementing regulatory requirements relevant to crypto custody and digital asset services.
• Conduct research on German, EU, and international regulations (e.g. AMLD, MiCAR, DORA) impacting our business, helping to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assist in the documentation and review of internal compliance processes, policies, and controls, including preparation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare materials and participate in compliance-related meetings and regulatory reporting.
• Track and summarize regulatory developments, helping to integrate new legal requirements into company operations.
• Collaborate with various departments (including AML, Legal, and Operations) to address compliance questions and support compliance-related projects.
• Contribute to compliance training initiatives and promote awareness of regulatory obligations across the company.
• Develop AI literacy in the day-to-day application of AI tools in compliance and related fields.

What you need to be successful:

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field, and must complete a mandatory internship as part of your studies.
• Strong interest in compliance, regulatory affairs, and the crypto/blockchain industry.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating a hands-on mentality and willingness to take initiative.
• Familiarity with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) and financial regulations is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to compliance or legal research (through coursework or previous internships) is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

• This is an unpaid, mandatory internship intended to fulfill academic requirements.
• The position is based in Berlin and we would like to welcome you to our office anywhere between 1-3 days per week
• You will work alongside experienced compliance professionals and gain practical insights into the regulatory landscape of the digital asset sector.

About usFinoa is a regulated crypto asset platform for institutional investors co-founded in 2018 by Christopher May and Henrik Gebbing. The company came to life through the shared aspiration to make institutional interactions with crypto assets simple and secure, and is backed by prominent investors, including Balderton Capital, Coparion, Maven11, Signature Ventures, and Venture Stars.

Finoa has since then grown into a truly international company, powered by a diverse team and serving high-profile clients from around the world. Reference clients include renowned venture capital firms, crypto hedge funds, corporates, Web3 companies, and high-net-worth individuals.

If you want to join one of Europe’s most exciting crypto start-ups, be part of the next wave of innovation disrupting finance, and grow together with us, then this is your chance to apply.

Finoa is an equal opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.