Risk & Compliance Internship (Madrid, Spain)

About Alantra

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn

Job Description:

Risk & Compliance

At Alantra, the Risk & Compliance Department plays a key role in ensuring a robust, sustainable business model that complies with applicable regulations. Its mission is to ensure that the Group’s activities are conducted within an appropriate framework of legal, regulatory, and internal policy compliance, while maintaining a level of risk consistent with the organization’s defined risk appetite.

About the Role

As a Risk & Compliance Intern at Alantra, you will play an important role in supporting the objectives of our department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international investment banking and asset management environment, participating in the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks, as well as in the analysis and application of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business teams and other corporate services departments to understand their operational and regulatory needs and support them from a Risk & Compliance perspective.
• Assist in monitoring and assessing compliance with internal policies.
• Support the execution and documentation of testing and controls over business activities.
• Assist in preparing regulatory horizon scanning reports.
• Support the management of licences, registrations, certifications, and regulatory obligations.
• Assist in reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Support digitalisation, automation, and AI-related initiatives within the department.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Fluent Spanish and English.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with digital tools and generative AI.
• Strong attention to detail and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Start Date: September 2026