Aml Internship

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of supporting your drive to go further. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Building on 160 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel.

For over 50 years, BBVA in Switzerland has been helping clients manage their wealth with a global outlook, Swiss precision, and a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. From Zurich to the world, we provide tailored solutions for those who value both strategy and trust.

Yet, our greatest strength lies in our people: an international, diverse, and highly skilled team that combines financial expertise with a digital mindset and innovative spirit. Continuous learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and career growth that makes a real impact in our clients’ lives drive everything we do, shaping both the way we work and the opportunities we create for our team.

Joining BBVA in Switzerland means being part of a global bank, working on pioneering projects in private and digital banking, and growing within a culture that listens, evolves, and strives to make a difference.

BBVA is a Spanish bank with its Swiss offices located in Zürich.

About the job:

Internship AML (12 months)

Main learning topics:

• Develop a strong understanding of AML/CTF regulatory frameworks and second‑line governance.

• Learn how AML risks are challenged, monitored, and escalated within a financial institution.

• Acquire practical skills in periodic AML reviews, documentation quality assessments, and compliance control methodologies.

• Understand how AML interacts with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Business teams.

• Strengthen competencies in sanctions/PEP screening oversight and transaction‑monitoring escalation reviews.

• Gain experience preparing compliance reports, maintaining AML evidence, and supporting governance processes.

Tasks:

Second line AML controls and periodic reviews

• Perform AML compliance controls in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

• Conduct periodic reviews of customer files, AML processes and documentation to ensure completeness and regulatory alignment.

• Review first‑line outputs (e.g., screening escalations, documentation quality, customer risk information).

Administrative and regulatory support

• Maintain and organize AML documentation, ensuring proper record‑keeping and timely updates.

• Manage issuance, tracking and renewal of AML/CTF‑related certifications and attestations.

• Assist in the preparation of internal compliance reports, regulatory materials and presentations.

Sanctions, screening and monitoring oversight

• Perform second‑line checks on PEP, sanctions and adverse media escalations.

• Support transaction monitoring oversight by validating completeness and rationale of escalated alerts.

Cross-functional interaction

• Provide structured AML guidance to business teams strictly within the second‑line remit.

• Collaborate with internal departments to support correct application of AML policies.

Governance and continuous improvement

• Contribute to the enhancement of AML procedures, control frameworks and internal guidelines.

• Support AML risk assessments and thematic reviews.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law / Business.

• Flexibility; accountability, positive attitude, resilience, teamwork and proactivity.

• Strong analytical/research/investigative skills and keen attention to detail.

• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills in Spanish / English.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain a climate of teamwork cooperation.

Does this sound interesting to you? We are looking forward to receiving your application!

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