Brokerage Operations Intern (f/m/d)

Overview

Upvest offers an internship position for a Brokerage Operations Intern to join the operations department. The organization builds an Investment API designed to help fintechs and financial institutions offer capital market investment and retirement products. Based in Berlin, this role provides an opportunity to gain experience in trade execution, risk management, algorithmic trading, and investment management alongside industry experts.

What you get

The position offers the chance to engage in impact-driven work by developing financial infrastructure and utilizing modern technologies without legacy systems. Interns participate in company-wide events including dinners, offsites, holiday parties, and UpFest. The workplace features a culture supported by Employee Resource Groups such as Upfem and UpVergent to foster inclusion and connection among colleagues.

Requirements

Applicants need a strong and demonstrable passion for financial markets, data analysis, trading, and the fintech ecosystem. A basic understanding of market structures, trade lifecycles, and different financial instruments is necessary, with familiarity regarding mutual funds, ELTIFs, or algorithmic trading serving as a bonus. Candidates must possess high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude for dealing with complex data. Comfort working with data and an eagerness to learn about trading platforms, internal order management systems, and market data tools like Bloomberg are also required. Fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in German represents a strong plus.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply for the internship role directly through Upvest, noting that the company operates as an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.