Working Student Financial Crime Advisory (m/f/d)

9 Dec 2025

Frankfurt, DE, 60311

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term 

 

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. 

 

 

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Working Student (m/f/d) to join our Financial Crime Advisory Compliance Team in Frankfurt. You will support a dynamic international environment and gain insight into the regulatory landscape of a global financial institution.

Business Area

This role offers exposure to:

  • EU Regulatory frameworks and developments related to Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), including AMLD, GwG, KWG, and BaFin guidance
  • Internal policy and procedure analysis, updates, and amendment
  • Project-related work on audit preparation, findings, and remediation tasks
  • Escalation handling and support for internal stakeholders
  • Cross-departmental collaboration with other relevant departments

Position Description

In this role you will be:

  • Support the AFC Advisory team in monitoring and analysing EU regulations, directives, and supervisory guidance
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing internal policies, standards, and risk frameworks
  • Contribute to regulatory mapping exercises and control documentation
  • Prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support ongoing projects related to audits, findings, and regulatory implementations
  • Conduct research and assist in maintaining awareness of upcoming regulatory changes

 

For you to succeed in the role, you require the following:

  • Ongoing academics studies in Finance, Economics, Law, or related field, with strong interest in Financial Regulations or Compliance
  • Solid analytical and research skills with attention to details
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (German still are desirable but nor required)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Curiosity, initiative, and the ability wo work independently as well as collaboratively in an international setting

Competencies

Customer Focus
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Risk Management
Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

 

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

 

  • Hybrid and flexible working 
  • Competitive paid leave days
  • Benefits to support your physical wellbeing
  • Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
  • Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
  • Ambitious remuneration package

 

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!! We are open to hire in Frankfurt or Düsseldorf.

 

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.  

 

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
Find out more about what we do and who we are at www.smbcgroup.com/emea