Intern, Merchant Underwriting

NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a motivated university student to assist in merchant onboarding risk checks and due diligence activities. You will shadow senior staff, verify documents, and support compliance reviews for new and existing merchant requests.

The role emphasizes data handling, analytical thinking, and exposure to AML, KYC, and merchant risk practices within a fintech payment services environment in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, research, and data-handling skills; proficient in Excel and basic analysis tools.
• Interest in fintech, payments, fraud prevention, and compliance, with eagerness to learn about AML, KYC, and merchant risk practices.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with high integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preliminary checks and documentation for new merchant onboarding, flagging potential risk indicators and maintaining accurate databases.
• Shadow senior executives in merchant due diligence (CDD/EDD), including document verification, compliance checks, and support during site visits or validation activities.
• Support monitoring of existing merchant requests by compiling and organizing information, and coordinating with internal teams on application progress and status updates.
• Contribute to risk reporting by preparing draft reports, presentations, and MIS data, and performing ad-hoc research and data analysis related to risk and compliance projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research

Data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Risk Management

Tools

Excel

Basic analysis tools

Job description

Assist in preliminary checks and documentation for new merchant onboarding, flagging potential risk indicators and maintaining accurate databases.

Shadow senior executives in merchant due diligence (CDD/EDD), including document verification, compliance checks, and support during site visits or validation activities.

Support monitoring of existing merchant requests (e.g., new MID applications, rate revisions, additional payment methods) by compiling and organizing information, and coordinating with internal teams on application progress and status updates.

Contribute to risk reporting by preparing draft reports, presentations, and MIS data, and performing ad-hoc research and data analysis related to risk and compliance projects.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related fields.

Strong analytical, research, and data-handling skills; proficient in Excel and basic analysis tools.

Interest in fintech, payments, fraud prevention, and compliance, with eagerness to learn about AML, KYC, and merchant risk practices.

Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with high integrity and attention to detail.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our recruitment philosophy is to recruit people with whom we can build a strong, mutually beneficial and lasting relationship. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, irrespective of race, religion, gender or disability.

At NTT DATA Payment Services, we empower businesses across Southeast Asia with reliable, secure, and innovative payment solutions—both online & offline.

With a strong presence in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, our reach spans more than 480,000 payment touchpoints across the region. As a one-stop payment solutions provider, we serve businesses of all sizes, from retail to enterprise, delivering seamless transaction experiences backed by over 30 years of industry expertise.

As part of NTT DATA Japan, one of the world’s top 10 global IT service providers, we combine deep local insights with world-class technology and innovation to help businesses grow & succeed in the digital economy.

At NTT DATA Payment Services, we empower businesses across Southeast Asia with reliable, secure, and innovative payment solutions—both online & offline.

With a strong presence in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, our reach spans more than 480,000 payment touchpoints across the region. As a one-stop payment solutions provider, we serve businesses of all sizes, from retail to enterprise, delivering seamless transaction experiences backed by over 30 years of industry expertise.

As part of NTT DATA Japan, one of the world’s top 10 global IT service providers, we combine deep local insights with world-class technology and innovation to help businesses grow & succeed in the digital economy.

At NTT DATA Payment Services, we empower businesses across Southeast Asia with reliable, secure, and innovative payment solutions—both online & offline.

With a strong presence in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, our reach spans more than 480,000 payment touchpoints across the region. As a one-stop payment solutions provider, we serve businesses of all sizes, from retail to enterprise, delivering seamless transaction experiences backed by over 30 years of industry expertise.

As part of NTT DATA Japan, one of the world’s top 10 global IT service providers, we combine deep local insights with world-class technology and innovation to help businesses grow & succeed in the digital economy.