KYC & AML Compliance Intern

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented KYC & AML Compliance Intern to support our compliance and operations teams. The intern will assist with client onboarding, KYC remediation, and operational tasks while gaining hands-on exposure to regulatory compliance, AML controls, and client due diligence across institutional and individual clients.

Key Responsibilities:

KYC / Client Remediation Support

• Assist in reviewing client records for completeness and accuracy, including individual, institutional, and corporate clients.
• Support the remediation of clients with incomplete or outdated KYC documentation.
• Help with basic due diligence activities such as verifying documents, reviewing client information, and performing screening under supervision.
• Support identification of ultimate beneficial owners and ensure necessary documentation is collected.

Operations & Compliance Support

• Assist in day-to-day operational tasks related to onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Help maintain and update records, dashboards, and reports for the compliance team.
• Support internal audit or regulatory remediation exercises by organizing documents and tracking follow-ups.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives under guidance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with Relationship Managers, Operations, and Legal teams to resolve KYC/documentation gaps.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Compliance Officer.

Qualifications / Skills

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• Basic understanding of KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance concepts is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; willingness to learn compliance tools and systems.

Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on exposure to KYC/AML processes and client onboarding operations.
• Experience in compliance remediation and regulatory documentation.
• Mentorship from experienced compliance and operations professionals.
• Understanding of risk-based client review and operational workflows in financial services.