Intern – Transaction Monitoring & Fraud Alert Clearing

About the role

Capitex offers a three-month unpaid internship in its London office, working two days per week in person with the compliance team. The intern supports the investigation and clearance of financial alerts, helping safeguard clients and institutions against suspicious activity. It suits students, recent graduates and career changers wanting practical experience in transaction monitoring and fraud risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts triggered by AML/CTF rules and conduct first-level investigations on unusual or suspicious transactions.
• Apply internal policies and risk assessment frameworks to assess alert severity and draft documented narratives for each alert decision.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior compliance staff.
• Monitor fraud detection systems, investigate alerts on potentially fraudulent account activity and collect and analyse supporting documentation and account history.
• Record findings and resolutions in case management systems and help improve fraud detection controls.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach.
• Interest in financial crime prevention, AML or fraud investigations.
• Desirable: studying or recently graduated in Criminology, Law, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Desirable: prior experience in a financial, investigative or customer-facing environment.

Required skills

• Written communication skills, able to summarise findings clearly.
• Basic understanding of banking operations or financial systems.
• Desirable: familiarity with FCA regulations, the UK AML framework or fraud typologies.

What we offer

• Hands-on exposure to financial crime compliance processes and mentorship from experienced compliance professionals.
• A structured understanding of transaction monitoring and fraud risk frameworks, plus real-world investigative casework.
• A reference upon successful completion of the internship.