Compliance - Consulting Internship

Internship details

• Period: 4 - 6 months
• Hours per week: 40
• Location: ITO office, Amsterdam. Opportunity to occasionally work from home
• Start date: Flexible
• Interested? Please apply with your CV, grade lists and motivation letter

The work

Shape the future of financial services by focusing on Compliance and FEC (“Financial Economic Crime”). Stay ahead of trends and elevate insights from data. At Accenture, we help our clients reinvent what is possible. If you agree that organizations built on a strong data & AI foundation will be better positioned to reinvent, compete, and achieve new levels of performance, your journey in Data and AI within the FEC domain should start with us.

• Team You will be part of the Risk & Compliance team, a highly skilled and motivated group driving the Risk & Compliance agenda. As part of this role, you will have access to a growing global team of Risk and Compliance experts providing Strategy & Consulting services to financial institutions.
• Your daily tasks Your internship goes beyond the usual tasks; it's a chance to engage in meaningful conversations and build connections. Transform clients with data-driven approaches to identify and mitigate Financial Economic Crime (“FEC”) risks. Use predictive analytics for effective Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and Combat Financial Terrorism and Sanctions Compliance. Leverage machine learning for the early detection of suspicious transactions and implement generative AI to help clients improve their operational capacity, with innovative strategies, operating models, and valuable insights, making a real impact. The options are limitless.
• Research Our mission involves exploring the latest technologies and innovative techniques to develop data and AI strategies that redefine the landscape for our clients. The possibilities are limitless, and we're eager to work with you, unleashing the power of your ideas to explore a topic that aligns with your passions. In every internship opportunity, we offer more than just a role— It's an opportunity for you to grow and shape your own path, build connections, and gain deep insights into the world of consulting.

As your employer, we commit to being your growth partner, providing flexibility to accommodate your work and academic responsibilities. Our aim is not only to support you but to kindle the spark that drives your career forward. In our recruitment process, we're not only interested in your qualifications; we're keen to understand your motivations and academic interests, seeking alignment with your aspirations.

Who we are

In today’s world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That’s where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client’s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms and partnerships to help bring ideas to life.

Strategy & Consulting is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Operations, Technology, Song and Industry X.

Qualifications

Here's what you will need

• You are currently a master student enrolled at a Dutch university for the full length of your internship.
• You are almost finished with your master studies at university and are looking for work experience within your field of interest with future career opportunities.
• You have a background in Business Information Management, Strategic Management, Economics/Business Administration, Business Analytics, or similar.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch; both spoken and written.
• You have demonstrable affinity and/or experience with trends and developments in the field of data and business analytics.

Bonus points if you:

• You have done extracurricular activities such as a board year or internship.
• You work independently and have a hands-on mentality; you are creative and take responsibility.
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills; you are professional and accurate.

What's in it for you

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Career guidance (and academic support) offered by your personally appointed People Lead.
• You will receive internship remuneration and a laptop.
• The opportunity to work hybrid and access to any Accenture office in the Netherlands.
• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.
• Social activities such as Friday drinks, sports events and parties.

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.