Merchant Risk Intern — Fintech Data & Analytics

Scalapay S.R.L.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalapay S.R.L. in Milan is seeking a curious, proactive student or recent graduate to join the Risk team in a hybrid internship. You will own real work from day one, build merchant reports, and learn how risk decisions are made in a fast-growing fintech environment.

We value strong Excel and SQL skills, familiarity with AI for analytics, and clear English communication. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to live business challenges while you contribute to team goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Graduating from your Bachelor or Masters Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Familiar with Excel and SQL for data analysis and modeling.
• Familiar with AI for analytical and modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership of deliverables.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Track the health of our merchant portfolio, build reports, monitor the metrics and propose solutions to address real problems.
• Dive into strategic projects that shape how we onboard and manage merchants, driven by real business needs.
• Investigate merchants day to day, spotting suspicious patterns and emerging trends before they turn into losses and helping the team act fast.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Education

Bachelor or Master in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

AI

Job description

Scalapay S.R.L. in Milan is seeking a curious, proactive student or recent graduate to join the Risk team in a hybrid internship. You will own real work from day one, build merchant reports, and learn how risk decisions are made in a fast-growing fintech environment.

We value strong Excel and SQL skills, familiarity with AI for analytics, and clear English communication. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to live business challenges while you contribute to team goals.