Strategy Consultancy Internship

PaymentGenes; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€750 per month

NS Business Card / Swapfiets

Payments training & open culture

Ownership of a dedicated project

Exposure to real consulting projects

Opportunities after internship

Job summary

PaymentGenes Consultancy in Amsterdam is seeking a Strategy Consultancy Intern for H2 2026. You will own a dedicated development project and work with our consultants, spending at least half your time on product development and the remainder on ongoing initiatives.

You will conduct market and competitor research, analyze payments trends, translate data into recommendations, and draft client‑ready materials. The internship lasts 5–6 months, 36–40 hours/week, fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a university Master’s degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Available for 5-6 months, starting in October 2026.
• Available for 36-40 hours per week.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to experiment with AI/automation.
• Based in Amsterdam or nearby and eager to learn consulting, payments and FinTech.
• Self-motivated, proactive and a natural relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Own a dedicated development project with hands‑on exposure to consultants.
• Spend at least 50% on a product or proposition development project.
• Conduct market, competitor and potential client research.
• Analyze payments trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations and draft materials.
• Develop and implement new features, including data sources for products.
• Use AI and automation to improve internal or commercial processes.
• Prepare client‑ready presentations and propositions; support business development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication

Team player

Relationship building

Tech‑savvy

Education

Master’s degree in Business/ Economics/ Finance

Tools

No‑code tools

Job description

Do you want to learn about Payments & FinTech? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, working with data and technology, and building relationships? Do you have a commercial mindset and an interest in how AI and new technologies are changing the payments industry? Then this could be the internship for you.

We are looking for a Strategy Consultancy Intern to join our team in our Amsterdam office for H2 2026.

What your days will look like

As a Strategy Consultancy Intern at PaymentGenes Consultancy, you will combine ownership of a dedicated development project with hands-on exposure to the work of our consultants.

You will spend at least 50% of your time on a dedicated product or proposition development project, which could entail:

• Conducting market, competitor and potential client research
• Analysing payments trends, emerging technologies, new market players and regulatory developments
• Working with data to identify insights and translate them into actionable recommendations
• Drafting reports, articles, presentations and recommendation papers
• Developing and implementing new features for one of our products, for example by integrating new data sources into our data products
• Using AI, automation and other digital tools to improve internal or commercial processes
• Developing commercial materials such as pitches, propositions or landing-page content
• Testing new ideas and helping translate them into scalable products or services

The topic of your dedicated project will be disclosed during the interview process and is likely to revolve around areas such as AI and automation, payment ecosystem intelligence, stablecoins and digital assets, payments regulation, agentic commerce or other emerging payments trends and developments.

You will spend up to 50% of your time supporting our consultants and wider business on ongoing projects and initiatives. This can include:

• Market and competitor research
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Payment ecosystem and company mapping
• Preparing client-ready presentations and other deliverables
• Supporting proposition development and selected business development initiatives
• Contributing to internal strategic projects

This gives you the opportunity to experience different aspects of consulting while taking real ownership of your own project.

Profile

You are an open and ambitious person with a positive attitude who enjoys taking on new challenges. You combine analytical thinking with a commercial mindset and enjoy connecting with people.

You are curious about technology and comfortable experimenting with AI, automation and new digital tools. You do not need to be a developer, but you are willing to experiment with light coding, no-code toolings and new ways of working.

You take responsibility for your projects and tasks, are comfortable asking questions and make sure you deliver high-quality results on time.

For this internship, it is important that:

• You are enrolled in a university Master’s degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field
• You are available for 5-6 months, starting in October 2026
• You are available for 36-40 hours per week
• You are fluent in English and have excellent writing and communication skills; Dutch is a plus
• You have strong analytical skills, demonstrated through your academic results and/or previous experience
• You are tech‑savvy and eager to experiment with new technologies, particularly AI and automation
• You are based in Amsterdam or nearby
• You are eager to learn about consulting, payments and FinTech
• You are self‑motivated, proactive and willing to go the extra mile
• You are a natural relationship builder and team player who values strong relationships with colleagues

Bonus points

if you have experience working with one or more of the following: AI tools and workflows, web scraping, no-code/low-code automation, web-building applications, data analysis tools or survey tools.

What we offer

• A challenging and multi‑faced role within one of the world’s fastest‑growing FinTech consultancy companies, headquartered in Amsterdam
• A compensation of €750 per month based on 40 hours per week
• An NS Business Card to cover your transport expenses or a Swapfiets subscription
• A young and energetic team of payments professionals who are eager to learn and share their expertise
• Exposure to real consulting projects and strategic initiatives
• Ownership of a dedicated project with tangible outcomes
• Support from management when necessary, combined with freedom in managing your day and taking ownership of your work
• Extensive payments training with certification
• An open, non‑hierarchical office culture and the freedom to shape your own development
• For exceptional performers, we are always open to exploring potential opportunities within PaymentGenes following the internship

About us

We empower businesses to leverage payments as a strategic growth engine. Our expertise spans multiple industries, where we ensure that payments are not just a functional necessity but a powerful enabler of success, innovation and sustained growth.

By making payments a cornerstone of our clients' strategies, we help future‑proof their businesses and drive meaningful, long‑term value.

Founded in 2014, PaymentGenes was established with the vision of empowering ambitious companies with the right payments expertise and talent to accelerate their growth.

PaymentGenes Group

unites four specialized divisions to deliver end‑to‑end solutions across the payments ecosystem:

• Consulting provides strategic advisory services across multiple industries
• Capital offers M&A advisory and corporate development services tailored to the FinTech sector
• Academy delivers learning and development programs for payments professionals
• Talent focuses on talent acquisition and leadership solutions

Together, these four divisions drive strategy, talent, growth and transformation across the payments ecosystem.