Trading Intern

As a Trading Intern at Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, you support the day-to-day management of trading and core platforms. You join the trading desk to work alongside traders on daily client execution, market monitoring, and analysis, gaining real exposure to institutional digital asset markets from day one. This is a fixed-term assignment for six months.

What you'll do

• 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 turn your findings into 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

What you bring

• A 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 a clear appetite to learn derivatives and crypto market structure
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal departments
• Solid working knowledge of Excel
• Full professional proficiency in English, spoken and written
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of six months on-site from the Zurich office
• Valid permit to work in Switzerland, or eligibility to obtain one

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA
• Additional languages beyond English

What we offer

• A modern and central workplace in Zurich with top-tier infrastructure
• Meaningful responsibility with room for learning and professional growth
• Deep industry insights and the ability to make a tangible impact
• Regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events

About Crypto Finance Group

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients through Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, and 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 Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers.