Compliance Intern

At Syz, we offer the possibility to join as an intern across the organization to develop skills and expertise in line with professional aspirations. One unique objective … Prepare graduates for increasing levels of responsibility in a professional and collaborative environment.

If you are passionate about meeting client needs, want to challenge the status quo and be part of an innovative environment and future, we can bring you what you are looking for. Working at Syz takes a blend of collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to pull together. In return for your talent and dedication, you can expect a fast-paced, stimulating work environment, a flat hierarchy with direct access to senior leaders, a culture hungry for innovation and the opportunity for your voice to be heard and your ideas to be listened to.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Compliance-Monitoring team within the Compliance Department of a family-owned boutique private bank in Geneva. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the core functions of financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance.

You will support the team in monitoring client activities and transactions, conducting due diligence checks, and contributing to the bank’s ongoing efforts to detect and prevent money laundering, sanctions violations, and other financial crimes

• Handle alerts related to name screening and sanctions filtering
• Support the team with ex-ante transaction monitoring
• Perform reputational checks for credit applications
• Contribute to the account closure process ensuring paper trail integrity
• Help prepare suspicious activity reports (SARs)
• University student or recent graduate in Law, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field
• Interest in Compliance, AML/CFT regulations, and Private Banking
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Professional proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Team player with a curious and proactive mindset

What we offer

• A first practical experience in financial compliance
• Insight into the Swiss Private Banking regulatory environment
• Exposure to screening tools, investigative workflows, and regulatory reporting
• Guidance & mentorship from senior professionals
• Possibility of expanding your professional network
• A collaborative and international working environment
• A chance to contribute to real-world compliance processes and gain a valuable foundation for a career in the field