AML/KYC Intern

IQ-EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a detail‑oriented KYC Analyst in Singapore to support investor data input and ongoing name screening. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure daily KYC operations and compliance activities run smoothly.

You will gain exposure to financial crime frameworks, escalation procedures and regulatory obligations, while maintaining accurate KYC records and supporting broader governance objectives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in KYC, due diligence, or business management.
• Proactive, can-do attitude; works effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Able to multitask, prioritise responsibilities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a second language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with input and maintenance of investor data to support name screening and keep KYC information up to date.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support the KYC team’s daily operations and compliance activities.
• Organise, maintain and file KYC documents collected from clients and related parties for accurate recordkeeping.
• Identify potential money laundering, sanctions and PEP risks through screening and adverse media checks, escalating findings as needed.
• Develop an understanding of financial crime compliance frameworks, including escalation procedures and internal KYC standards.

Skills

KYC

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Time management

Multitasking

English fluency

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on. Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities. Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens. With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**. One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.. To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com

Job Description

What you'll do

• You’ll assist with the input and maintenance of investor data to support the ongoing name screening project and ensure accurate upkeep of KYC information.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders, including our employees, clients, and local communities, while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve, whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees, from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries, to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad, we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We're committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.