ETP Product Development Intern

21.co is the world’s leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products. 21.co is the parent company of 21Shares, the world’s largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs) – which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties. The company is registered in Zug, Switzerland with offices in Zurich and New York. 21.co was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. Cathie Wood, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest is a board member.

About the Role

As an ETP Product Development Intern (60-100%, 4-6 months), you will be contributing to the creation of new crypto-based investment products and supporting all stages of the product life cycle, from ideation to post-launch. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to explore a career in one of the most dynamic and innovative areas of investment management.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborate with product and operations managers and a broad variety of teams throughout the firm to assist in the development of new products and features.
• Create visually appealing and effective presentations for internal and external use, supporting various product-related initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify potential product improvements and new opportunities.
• Assist in creating product specifications and product applications for external stakeholders.
• Assist in creating product documentation and training materials for internal teams and clients.
• Utilize project management skills to organize and track the progress of product development tasks, ensuring that deadlines are met and decisions are documented.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to existing products and processes.

What You Will Need to Be Great In This Role:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Science, or recently graduated
• Prior experience with internships or personal projects related to consulting or finance is a plus
• Passionate about investment products, financial markets and cryptocurrencies and a strong desire to learn and grow in this field
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Ability to work independently and deliver detail-oriented, high quality output under agreed-on deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint and their Google equivalents, experience or proficiency in Python would be considered a valuable asset
• Fluency in English is a must, proficiency in German is a plus

The role is based in Zurich and you will be expected to work from our Zurich office in a hybrid model Monday - Wednesday. Outstanding interns who demonstrate exceptional performance may be considered for full-time employment, depending on the company’s needs and the intern’s availability.