Intern - Compliance (KYC)

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Bank Singapore is seeking a role focused on Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and risk assessment within a compliance framework. The position emphasizes reviewing client information, screening alerts, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while supporting process improvements and management reporting.

The ideal candidate will operate in a technology-enabled environment, contributing to the bank's regional strategy and wealth management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist KYC reviews for existing clients, assess document adequacy and source of wealth.
• Respond to name screening alerts; ensure sanctions, PEP and adverse media checks; escalate when needed.
• Evaluate evolving risk indicators and unusual transaction patterns during reviews.
• Ensure compliance with MAS 626 Notices and internal policies.
• Prepare statistics for Management reporting and support process improvement projects.

Job description

Define your future at HL Bank Singapore

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Business with Know Your Client (KYC) reviews of existing clients, assess the adequacy/completeness of the KYC information, source of wealth/funds, narrative and corroboration, enhanced due diligence, transaction review and ensuring overall compliance with Bank procedural standards
• Support the Business with name screening alerts triggered for existing client relationships to ensure sanctions, PEP and adverse media screenings, whether false or true matches, investigation and escalation to the RMs;
• Assess and elevate newly identified risk indicators, changes in risk rating or unusual transaction patterns during course of reviews;
• Ensure compliance with MAS 626 Notices and Guidelines and internal policies and procedures;
• Prepare statistics for Management reporting and support in projects and process improvement initiative

About HL Bank Singapore

HL Bank Singapore is the Singapore branch of Hong Leong Bank, a premier regional financial services leader headquartered in Malaysia with a rich heritage of over 120 years. Listed on Bursa Malaysia and a key member of the extensive Hong Leong Group, we operate a robust network of approximately 250 branches across Malaysia, with a strategic regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

As a Full Bank in Singapore, we serve as a vital hub for the Group’s regional ambitions. A cornerstone of this strategy is our sophisticated "advisory-first" wealth proposition through HLB Private Bank and HLB Priority . By combining our deep Asian market roots with a landmark strategic alliance with Swiss private bank Lombard Odier, we provide world-class wealth architecture and bespoke solutions for our clients.

Beyond our wealth focus, we deliver excellence through four core business pillars: Business & Corporate Banking, Personal Financial Services, Private Wealth Management, and Global Markets . This "Integrated Approach" allows our talent to collaborate seamlessly across segments, ensuring we effectively meet the multifaceted needs of high-net-worth individuals, business founders, and corporate enterprises alike.

At HL Bank Singapore, our people are central to our success, and as a recognized Human Capital Partner (HCP) by TAFEP, we are committed to progressive workplace practices and your professional development. We seek digitally inclined, customer-centric performers who thrive in a technology-focused environment, where we empower our teams with AI-enhanced tools and next-generation platforms to lead the industry. As part of a large, diversified conglomerate, we offer unrivaled opportunities to explore new grounds and build a challenging career path within a rapidly expanding regional landscape. Join us to be part of a proven value-creation story and shape the future of your own story at HL Bank Singapore.