Information for students and academia

Engagement with academia provides FATF with valuable opportunities to share research, obtain feedback and suggestions that can strengthen the effectiveness of its global standards to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

FATF continuously explores initiatives that can strengthen its partnership with academia and the next generation of professionals who will have the responsibility to prevent criminals and terrorist from misusing the global financial system.

In 2023, FATF Executive Secretary Violaine Clerc is mentoring the Master 2 in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance of Nanterre University.  The FATF Secretariat staff also regularly present its mission to visiting student delegations from universities that offer a programme in a relevant field.  

FATF has several internship positions for students who wish to familiarise themselves with the FATF’s work to help countries tackle the financial flows that fuel crime and terrorism. 

This unique opportunity will allow students to contribute to research, analysis and policy development.

At the same time, our interns will experience what is involved in the FATF’s decision-making process and and how it engages with its global network of over 200 countries. 

Whether a student is interested in a career in an international organisation, policy development, research or more operational work, an internship at the FATF Secretariat is a unique opportunity to build an international, professional network and strengthen research and analytical skills.  

Students interested in an internship must first register in the Internship programme - OECD.  You will find all relevant information, including financial compensation on this page. 

After completion, please send an email to FATFrecruitment@fatf-gafi.org.  Please note that only students who have completed the OECD’s internship form and have met all the requirements, can qualify for an internship position.  Given the volume of emails we receive, we cannot respond to emails from students who have not registered.  If you experience technical problems, please refer to the contact points on the OECD internship page.

The FATF Secretariat will only contact candidates that have been shortlisted.