Associate, AML/KYC

Internsg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive remuneration and pension

Wellbeing benefits (private health, +d

25 days paid leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an AML/KYC Analyst to support onboarding, due diligence and ongoing monitoring across fund administration and corporate client services in the region. You will verify documents, assess source of funds/wealth, sanctions results and adverse media while liaising with clients and internal teams to obtain missing information.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, regulatory reporting and staying current with AML/CFT requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent English communication; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support AML/KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, ongoing monitoring for fund administration and corporate clients.
• Review and verify client documentation (IDs, source of funds/wealth, sanctions, adverse media).
• Liaise with clients, investors, and internal stakeholders to obtain outstanding AML/KYC docs.
• Maintain accurate client records in internal systems and databases.
• Prepare documentation and reports for regulatory, compliance, audit and internal review.
• Identify and elevate potential AML/KYC concerns to senior team members.
• Support ongoing monitoring and periodic review activities to stay compliant.
• Stay informed on AML/CFT regulations and internal policies through training.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-team activities within Compliance, Fund Administration, and Corporate Services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Mandarin proficiency (advantage)

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The successful incumbent will support the AML/KYC function across the region and gain exposure to a broad range of client due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring activities. The scope of work will be performed in accordance with IQ-EQ's internal AML/CFT framework, as well as applicable international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines. This role will support both fund administration and corporate segments.

What you’ll do

• You'll support investor and client AML/KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, ongoing monitoring, and due diligence activities across fund administration and corporate services clients.
• You'll review and verify client documentation, including identification documents, source of funds, source of wealth information, sanctions screening results, adverse media findings, and other AML/KYC requirements.
• You'll liaise with clients, investors, and internal stakeholders to obtain and follow up on outstanding AML/KYC documentation.
• You'll maintain accurate and up-to-date client records within internal systems and databases.
• You'll assist in preparing documentation and reports required for regulatory, compliance, audit, and internal review purposes.
• You'll identify and elevate potential AML/KYC concerns, discrepancies, or high-risk matters to senior team members where appropriate.
• You'll support ongoing monitoring and periodic review activities to ensure client records remain current and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• You'll stay informed on AML/CFT regulations, internal policies, and industry developments through training and self-development.
• You'll contribute to process improvement initiatives and support additional compliance, risk, and client service activities as required.
• You'll work closely with colleagues across Compliance, Fund Administration, and Corporate Services teams to support the delivery of high-quality client service.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile.
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc.
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc.
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

About you

Qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with up to 2 years of experience in AML/KYC, compliance, fund administration, banking, or financial services; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• You possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• You demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in written and spoken English; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for supporting Mandarin-speaking clients.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, and can use them effectively to support business and compliance-related tasks.

Preferred but not required

• Internship or academic exposure to AML/KYC, compliance, risk, banking, financial services or fund administration.
• Basic understanding of AML/CFT principles and regulations.
• Professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS would be advantageous but are not required.