Working Student – Compliance Automation & AI (m/f/d)

The role

You will work on client onboarding, risk profiling, and transaction surveillance. You will use Python, AI tools, and data-driven applications to enhance efficiency and insight.

What you will do

• Verify corporate clients (KYB) through global databases and registries.
• Assess customer risk profiles using structured data and regulatory guidelines.
• Review AML alerts and escalate potential cases to senior specialists.
• Analyze transaction patterns to detect suspicious behaviors.
• Prepare and maintain digital credit files.
• Contribute to the refinement of detection rules.
• Work with data-driven applications to support decision-making.
• Use Python for data analysis, workflow automation, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain local LLM-based applications.
• Apply prompt engineering to research, document drafting, and case analysis.

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in a university program in computer science, data science, business informatics, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Hands-on automation experience (n8n, Make, Zapier, or code-based pipelines), including API integrations.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Practical experience with LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and disciplined about testing and documenting what you build.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• German or other European languages
• Interest in fintech and curiosity about compliance topics such as AML/KYC and sanctions screening
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, or BI tools such as Metabase
• Experience with Taktile or other rules engines, or with KYB/registry/Google Maps APIs
• Familiarity with Git and AI coding tools such as Claude Code

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a growing team
• Attractive remuneration
• Flat hierarchy and transparent communication
• Opportunity to develop your talent
• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely
• Monthly mobility benefit
• Wellhub Membership
• Pliant Card with monthly credit

About the company

Pliant is a modular B2B payments platform combining commercial card issuing, payment accounts, FX and spend management for businesses and AI agents. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant serves businesses and partners across Europe and North America.