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AFC Operations Intern (f/m/d)

Upvest GmbH· Operations
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Hybrid (Berlin)InternPosted 5d ago

About the role

Internship in AFC (Anti-Financial Crime) Operations at Upvest focused on first-line-of-defense AFC processes, KYC/AML tasks, and process automation within a hybrid Berlin setting.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting PEP and Sanctions screening, researching and dispositioning hits as true matches or false positives, with clear, well-documented rationale.
  • Performing KYB checks for corporate onboarding.
  • Carrying out KYC sample checks, transaction monitoring, and managing the resulting follow-ups with our clients.
  • Executing and maintaining AFC procedures and controls in line with regulatory requirements and internal policy.
  • Using and helping improve automation and tooling to make case processing faster and more consistent, e.g. AI assistants, workflow automation (e.g. n8n), data validation and reporting in Google Suite (Sheets, Apps Script) and Looker, and basic SQL for querying and cross-checking case data.
  • Collaborating with the AFC Ops team and the AML team (2nd LoD) to continuously enhance AML systems, tools and workflows.

Qualifications

  • A strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a genuine interest in compliance and financial-crime prevention.
  • A foundational understanding of KYC/AML concepts, gained through studies, a previous internship or early work experience in a fintech or financial institution.
  • Early experience in a regulated environment is a plus, but not required.
  • Comfort with high-volume, repeatable operational tasks and the discipline to keep quality consistent case after case.
  • Curiosity about automation and the ability to quickly master new tools, systems and data.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, reliable working style.
  • A completed Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not essential.
  • Good communication skills in English.

Skills

Required:KYC/AML conceptsPEP and Sanctions screeningKYB checksKYC sampling, transaction monitoring
Nice to have:Automation / tooling

Benefits

  • Impact-driven work: build infrastructure for the future of investing in Europe using modern technologies.
  • Team celebrations: participate in company-wide events and celebrations.
  • Inclusion: Employee Resources Groups fostering inclusion and connection.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Upvest GmbH

One Investment API, to build any investment experience.

Upvest GmbH is supported by the Pro FIT-Program of Investitionsbank Berlin with the goal to research and develop a prediction tool for blockchain transaction fees. This project was co-financed by the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE).

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