AML/KYC Intern at IQ-EQ in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

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.

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

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women 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 relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.