Research and Policy Intern (paid)
TransferWise is a VC-backed, international money transfer start-up founded by Skype's former director of strategy, Taavet Hinrikus, and backed by Sir Richard Branson.From our base on the Silicon Roundabout in Old Street, we're starting a little revolution. We're using technology to allow people to send money abroad without incurring punitive bank fees.The trouble is, not everyone knows the banks are ripping them off, so we need someone to help us run educational campaigns. We want the politicians, personal finance press, expats, and the world more generally to know they're being taken for a ride.We're already making progress. The Times said we pose “a challenge to the banks” and City AM said we’re “transforming how we transfer money”. About the role:We're looking for someone who knows the ins and outs of how parliament works and has great research and writing skills. You’ll be using your skills and knowledge to support our communications team.Things you’ll be doing:Supporting public affairs campaignsDeveloping our stakeholder programmeResearching the ins-and-outs of international money transferMining data for news stories 
Title: Research and Policy Intern (paid)
Salary: None
Description: TransferWise is a VC-backed, international money transfer start-up founded by Skype's former director of strategy, Taavet Hinrikus, and backed by Sir Richard Branson.From our base on the Silicon Roundabout in Old Street, we're starting a little revolution. We're using technology to allow people to send money abroad without incurring punitive bank fees.The trouble is, not everyone knows the banks are ripping them off, so we need someone to help us run educational campaigns. We want the politicians, personal finance press, expats, and the world more generally to know they're being taken for a ride.We're already making progress. The Times said we pose “a challenge to the banks” and City AM said we’re “transforming how we transfer money”. About the role:We're looking for someone who knows the ins and outs of how parliament works and has great research and writing skills. You’ll be using your skills and knowledge to support our communications team.Things you’ll be doing:Supporting public affairs campaignsDeveloping our stakeholder programmeResearching the ins-and-outs of international money transferMining data for news stories 
Requirements: Internship experience, Bachelor's Degree education
Fraudulent: No