About Sygnum


Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and distributed ledger technology (DLT) companies to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenisation and B2B services.


Sygnum holds a banking licence in Switzerland and has Capital Markets Services and Major Payment Institution Licences in Singapore. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg.


We believe that future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum’s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit sygnum.com and follow us on Linked In and X.


Our values


A key pillar of our success is the Sygnum values that define and unite us a team. We proudly call them our SYGN values:

• S stands for the importance we hold in Seeking and seizing opportunities, and the way we take personal ownership for delivering results for our clients;
• Y represents the way we say Yes to integrity and humility in everything we do. Sygnumers always display confidence without attitude;
• G reminds us to always Grow and win together. We only succeed by supporting each other and challenging ourselves, and our team-mates, to reach for new heights;
• N stands for Nose for value because we are always looking to focus on what matters most to our clients, partners and team.

Sygnum has one of the most diverse teams in the industry. We believe in an open work culture, productive and energised teams, and are proud to build solutions at the forefront of the industry. In the spirit of our SYGN value to “grow and win together” we fully embrace an equal opportunity mindset in the way we onboard, develop and promote our team members.


About The Role


The Compliance Team is seeking a six-month intern to assist the Control & Reporting (C&R) Team with the development, implementation, and oversight of the Group's compliance management program. Additionally, the intern will work closely with the General Counsel, providing support on specific projects and various ad-hoc matters.


Objectives:

• Support with the performance of Compliance internal controls
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and (internal) regulations
• Assist with the drafting of Compliance internal reports
• Support in the preparation of relevant Compliance internal and external audits
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and (internal) regulations
• Contribute to the team’s efforts in day-to-day activities, including ad-hoc tasks, requests and projects

Our Ideal Candidate

Do you seek exposure to the Swiss financial service and blockchain industry? Would you look to get involved in regulatory strategic initiatives? Do you have a curiosity for technology and related innovative solutions? Are you keen to work in a dynamic, fast-moving and interdisciplinary start-up? Are you looking to have an impact and effectively contribute to a pioneering financial institution? Are you a team player and able to work under pressure and independently?
If this holds true, we want you on the Sygnum team. At Sygnum, we seek to set the standard for regulated and fully licensed Digital Asset Banks and welcome the brightest minds to join us.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in law, finance/economics, business management, or a related field
• Proficient Microsoft Office suite
• Fluent English; fluency in German is a strong plus
• Knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, tax reporting and internal controls is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Open, flexible and team-oriented attitude
• Curious about latest trends in Compliance, Fin Tech and Reg Tech industry, cryptocurrencies and blockchain
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and growth

Our offer

Joining Sygnum means being part of a dynamic, global team that is building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies. Working at Sygnum, you will experience our fast-paced, exciting work environment that embraces meritocracy, collaboration and open communication. Alongside our ambitious long-term vision, we also come together for reaching important milestones and annual crypto-industry anniversaries like Bitcoin Pizza Day, and regularly celebrate our joint achievements at company events as part of our journey to shape Future Finance.


Sygnum offers a comprehensive package of benefits for all team members. They include:

• Flexible/Work from home policies
• Professional development via our inhouse Mentoring and Buddy programmes as well as targeted training opportunities
• One-month fully paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment

If you are passionate about the potential of blockchain to share Future Finance and your profile is a good fit for this position, please send us your CV today!