AML/KYC Intern

IQ-EQ; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ in Hong Kong is seeking a detail-oriented KYC professional to support daily operations and regulatory compliance.

You will organize and file client KYC documents, manage review schedules, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely escalation of risks.

Strong MS Office skills and English fluency are essential; another language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, due diligence, or business management preferred.
• Proactive attitude and ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English; another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the KYC team's daily operations and compliance activities.
• Organize, maintain, and file KYC documents for accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage and track KYC files, data, and review schedules to support ongoing monitoring and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential money laundering, sanctions, and PEP risks through screening and adverse media checks, escalating findings as needed.
• Understand financial crime frameworks, escalation procedures, regulatory obligations, and internal KYC standards.

Skills

KYC / due diligence

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

MS Office (Word/Excel/PP)

English fluency

Job description

What you'll do

• You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support the KYC team’s daily operations and compliance activities.
• You’ll organize, maintain, and file KYC documents collected from clients and related parties to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• You’ll manage and track KYC files, data, and review schedules to support ongoing monitoring and regulatory requirements.
• You’ll identify potential money laundering, sanctions, and politically exposed person (PEP) risks through screening and adverse media checks, escalating findings to supervisors as needed.
• You’ll develop an understanding of financial crime compliance frameworks, including escalation procedures, regulatory obligations, and internal KYC standards.

About you

• You have prior experience in KYC, due diligence, or business management, although this is preferred rather than essential.
• You demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and work effectively with internal stakeholders across the business.
• You can multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage your time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You communicate fluently in English, with proficiency in a second language considered an advantage.