Job Description

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.

We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 700+ team across 12 regions and 9 time zones

The Role

Join us for an exciting 6-week paid Summer Internship in our Bahamas office, where you’ll actively support key areas including Business Development, Compliance, and Market Risk. Under close guidance, you’ll engage with meaningful projects and gain hands-on experience within a globally regulated financial services environment, building valuable skills and insights.

Key Position Responsibilities

Business Development

• Conduct market research on industry trends, competitor activity, and local market dynamics
• Assist in the preparation of business development reports and management information
• Support tracking and documentation of business development initiatives and pipeline activity

Compliance

• Assist with process documentation, policy reviews, and regulatory research relevant to the Securities Industry Act, 2024 and SCB requirements
• Support maintenance of compliance registers, records, and tracking logs
• Help prepare internal compliance summaries and reports as directed

Market Risk Awareness

• Shadow the Market Risk Analyst to gain a basic introduction to day-to day risk monitoring within a broker-dealer environment
• Assist with straightforward data entry and document preparation tasks as directed
• Observe team processes, with no independent decision-making or execution responsibilities

About You

• Current enrolment in, or recent completion of, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree — preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related discipline
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word , Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to take direction in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to quality and continuous learning

What you will gain

• Practical exposure across Business Development, Compliance, and Market Risk within a regulated financial services firm
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and a strong foundation for a career in financial services
• A formal reference and certificate of completion upon successful conclusion of the program

More about Pepperstone

We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit https://pepperstonecareers.com

We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, and see what our team is saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.

Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

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