Werkstudium oder Praktikum, Compliance EMEA (6 months)

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

THE POSITION

As part of the continued growth of our business in continental Europe, we are currently seeking a talented intern to join our dynamic Compliance team in Frankfurt as a working student or intern. The compliance function is a critical part of any organization, ensuring that the company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our compliance with regulatory standards across 30+ core countries. You will work closely with the EMEA compliance team, including the Financial Crime functions, to support a range of activities that enhance our investment management services and fund distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a working student or intern you will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experience.
• Learn about the business processes and the investment management industry to identify and manage potential regulatory risks that the organization might face.
• Implement measures to mitigate these risks such as creating and updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Interact with the various stakeholders (business owners, management and regulators) advising the business on compliance matters, ensuring that policies are communicated effectively to all employees, providing training programs to educate employees about compliance requirements and raise awareness about the importance of compliance and ethical behaviour.
• Supporting the audits to identify any compliance issues and address them promptly.
• Acting as a liaison between the organization and regulatory bodies (BaFin, Bundesbank, Bank of Italy Consob and CNMV).
• Reporting on the effectiveness of compliance controls.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Fluency in both German and English.
• Be studying towards Bachelors or Masters (especially those with Law LLB background)
• Basic understanding of compliance and regulatory standards.
• Interest in learning about financial services and investment operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.