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We Insure · 14 hours ago

Legal & Compliance Intern

Apex Fintech Solutions is a leader in digital wealth management, providing innovative solutions for financial markets. They are seeking a highly motivated undergraduate intern for their Legal and Compliance team to gain hands-on experience in cryptocurrency and derivatives markets while supporting compliance frameworks.
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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory research on cryptocurrency trading, digital asset compliance, and FCM registration requirements under CFTC regulations
Research and analyze federal and state regulatory frameworks governing virtual currency businesses, including FinCEN requirements, state money transmitter licenses, and CFTC derivatives rules
Monitor and summarize regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and guidance from key regulators including the CFTC, SEC, FinCEN, and state banking departments
Assist in developing and documenting core compliance policies and procedures for the cryptocurrency trading business, including AML/KYC programs, transaction monitoring protocols, and customer due diligence procedures
Support the creation of FCM-specific compliance frameworks covering customer account documentation, segregation requirements, risk disclosure statements, and regulatory reporting obligations
Help draft and revise internal policies addressing conflicts of interest, market manipulation prevention, cybersecurity standards, and consumer protection requirements
Contribute to the development of training materials and compliance manuals for operational staff
Assist with FCM registration applications and ongoing compliance with CFTC and NFA membership requirements
Support preparation of state money transmitter license applications and related regulatory filings
Help maintain organized documentation systems for licensing applications, regulatory correspondence, and compliance records
Track application deadlines, renewal requirements, and regulatory filing obligations
Review and assist in drafting customer agreements, terms of service, risk disclosures, and privacy policies for cryptocurrency trading platforms
Maintain organized filing systems for regulatory documents, legal research, and compliance records
Create and update compliance calendars tracking key regulatory deadlines and reporting obligations
Assist with special projects related to product launches, regulatory examinations, or compliance audits
Provide general administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and legal team as needed

Qualification

Regulatory ResearchCompliance Program DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsFintech KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeamworkAttention to Detail

Required

Senior standing, May 2027 graduate
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with experience in data analysis
Excellent communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
General interest in Fintech

Benefits

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Hybrid work schedule

Company

We Insure

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We Insure is passionate at being the very best independent agency solution.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Weinberg
Managing Partner
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