Upvest

Payments and Reconciliations Intern (f/m/d)

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business.
We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience.

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity within our Operations team for an intern who would be interested in learning our Payments and Reconciliations processes. It is a fast paced environment and you are guaranteed to learn a lot from our motivated team of experts who value innovation, excellence, and shared growth in a results-driven environment. In this role, you will support the team in ensuring seamless delivery of day-to-day BAU tasks.

What you’ll do:
Timely processing and reconciliation of all inbound and outbound payments and treasury processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Monitoring customer payments and all related transactions to support smooth and reliable cash flows

Preparing cash & securities reconciliation reports

Investigating and resolving any discrepancies between internal cash records and external statements

Proper monitoring of the operations bank accounts ensuring that balances are supported at all times.

Providing support for customer queries, audit processes, and ensuring smooth communication with banking partners

What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred

Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to identify errors

Fluent in English - both written and verbal. German is a strong advantage

Exceptional ability to communicate and foster positive business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet deadlines

Experience in data analysis and process automation using data visualization tools, SQL, Python, or similar is a plus

How we Upvest in you:
Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits.

Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.

Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies.

Our Values:
Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions.

Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection.

Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together.

Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others.

Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Technology & IT Administration API integration Data Analysis Finance MySQL Mid level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Payments and Reconciliations Intern (f/m/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Upvest?
  3. Which of Administration, API integration and Data Analysis have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, API integration and Data Analysis.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Payments and Reconciliations Intern (f/m/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, API integration and Data Analysis, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Upvest needs from this hire.

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