Student Job: Transaction & Due Diligence Support - Banking Sector

About the role

Our client – a major player in international trade finance with headquarters in Europe – is looking for a motivated and reliable student to join their Transaction and Due Diligence team. You’ll support the pre- and post-monitoring of financial transactions and contribute to ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

As a Transaction & Due Diligence Support Student you will support a highly specialized team that supervises all bank transactions at a global level. You will be part of a small, dynamic unit directly involved in the analysis and validation of transactions.

💡 Don’t worry – all validation procedures are clearly documented and established. 🗓️ You will also benefit from a comprehensive onboarding during your first week, including 3 to 5 consecutive days of training with the team to ensure a solid foundation.

Work tasks

• Pre-transaction analysis: reviewing upcoming transactions in line with internal policies and international regulatory requirements (e.g., KYC, LBA, FINMA).
• Post-transaction monitoring: reviewing executed transactions according to internal procedures.
• Documenting findings and ensuring traceability and regulatory
• Supporting compliance referrals in case of suspicion or incomplete information.
• Assisting in regulatory watch and internal policy updates.
• Providing backup support to other departments if needed.

We are looking for

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Law, or similar.
• Strong analytical and communication skills – you grasp complex concepts quickly and communicate them clearly.
• Part-time (min. 20–30%, with potential to increase).
• Must be available mainly in the afternoons.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Solid knowledge of KYC, AML, compliance regulations, or experience in transaction screening tools is a strong asset.
• Flexible and adaptable – you’ll need to align with the team’s working hours.
• Positive mindset, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• A team player with a sharp, curious, and smiling personality – essential in a small team environment.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.