AFC Operations Intern
Upvest provides regulated, API-first investment infrastructure for fintechs, banks, brokers, and wealth managers across Europe and the UK. Its platform supports brokerage, settlement, custody, fractional investing, portfolios, savings plans, and investment operations.
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About Upvest GmbH
Upvest is a regulated investment infrastructure company offering a cloud-native Investment API for brokerage, settlement, custody, and real-time investment functionality. It also provides middle- and back-office business process outsourcing, regulatory licences, fractional securities, portfolios, savings plans, and operating models for financial institutions launching or scaling investment and pension products.
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About the Role
You will support first-line AFC operations by handling financial-crime casework that helps keep brokerage operations compliant. You will screen PEP and sanctions alerts, perform KYB and KYC checks, monitor transactions, document decisions, and follow up with clients. You will maintain AFC controls and procedures, use automation and reporting tools to improve case processing, and work with AFC Operations and AML colleagues to enhance systems and workflows.
Requirements
- Demonstrate an analytical mindset, attention to detail, and interest in compliance and financial-crime prevention.
- Have a foundational understanding of KYC and AML concepts gained through studies, an internship, or early experience in a fintech or financial institution.
- Handle high-volume, repeatable operational tasks while maintaining consistent quality.
- Learn new tools, systems, and data quickly and show curiosity about automation.
- Communicate effectively in English.
- Have early experience in a regulated environment, if applicable.
- Have a completed Bachelor's degree, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct PEP and sanctions screening, research alerts, and document match decisions.
- Perform KYB checks for corporate onboarding.
- Perform KYC sample checks and transaction monitoring, and manage client follow-ups.
- Execute and maintain AFC procedures and controls in line with regulations and internal policy.
- Use and improve automation, tooling, data validation, and reporting for case processing.
- Collaborate with AFC Operations and AML colleagues to improve AML systems, tools, and workflows.
Benefits
- Company-wide events, including UpFest, dinners, offsites, and a holiday party.
- Employee Resource Groups, including Upfem Black at Upvest, Up&Out, and UpVergent.