Trading Intern
Beschreibung
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. In January 2025, Crypto Finance secured a MiCAR license for the European market as one of the first providers in the EU, and is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers. The company operates at the cutting edge of B2B digital asset solutions within an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech environment led by experienced professionals. 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 the trading platform and product suite in depth and contribute 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 present findings in 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. 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 appetite to learn derivatives and crypto market structure. Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. Proactive, hands-on attitude with ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Solid working knowledge of Excel; familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA is an advantage. Full professional proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus. Available to work full-time for a minimum of six months on-site in Zurich. Valid permit to work in Switzerland or eligibility to obtain one (Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required). Fixed-term internship assignment for a period of six months based on-site at a modern, central Zurich office with top-tier infrastructure. Opportunity to be part of an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals. Real exposure to institutional digital asset markets from day one. Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies and meaningful responsibility. Room for learning and professional growth with deep industry insights. Participation in regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events.