Legal & Compliance Intern

Start Date: Q3 2022

Duration: 4-6 months

D2X is looking for a Legal & Compliance Intern to join its office in Amsterdam!

Are you goal-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong passion for the digital assets industry? Then keep reading!

What we do

D2X will be the first pan-European derivatives exchange for digital assets. Thanks to our regulatory-first approach, reliable trading interface and robust risk management, D2X will bridge the gap between Tech and Finance to facilitate the adoption of digital assets for institutions. D2X is focused on providing the safest infrastructure to accelerate the development of the asset class. Our ambition is to become the leading market infrastructure for digital assets, first in Europe and then across more geographies and asset classes.

Working for D2X means being independent, creative, and adaptive. Our culture of innovation and accountability creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career.

In a nutshell

We are seeking candidates who are ambitious, have a strong desire to continuously learn, and have a strong interest in cryptocurrency. The ideal candidate must have the ability to multitask, work independently, be flexible and work well within a global environment.

What you'll do

• Structuring our onboarding and review process of clients (Members);
• Reviewing and processing of all KYC/AML related information of new Members in the onboarding phase;
• Ensuring that all Member related information of the existing and future Members is up to date, including periodic checks and risk assessments;
• Assist with drafting and reviewing contracts and engagement letters;
• Contract management and keeping out cooperate governance files up to date;
• Assist with implementation of regulation (e.g. (market) conduct rules);

Next to the above mentioned you will also get the chance to be involved in other legal and compliance topics depending on the timing of your internship and your own interests.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree, Master is preferred in Law;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch is a plus;
• Previous internships and/or paralegal experience are a plus;
• Pragmatic, attentive to details, eager to learn. You show responsiveness, organization, analytical spirit. You have great social skills that will promote your integration;
• A positive attitude with a can-do approach;
• A strong interest in cryptocurrency and digital assets;
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands;
• Available for 40 hours per week.

Benefits

What we offer

• Competitive reimbursement of 1250 EUR;
• Energetic, collaborative, and fun work culture;
• A maximum of 27 days of annual leave based on full-time employment;
• Dynamic, international, innovative, and respectful work environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives;
• Training and Learning experience in financial markets and digital assets;
• Hybrid working mode with 4 days a week at the office and 1 day a week from home;
• Exciting monthly team outings;
• Premium office space with rich amenities in Amsterdam.
  

You match the job description and do you want to join our team as our new Legal & Compliance Intern? Then, get in touch!

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor non-EU citizens at this stage.