KYC Intern

About the role

This internship offers a hands‑on experience in Know‑Your‑Customer (KYC) and anti‑money‑laundering processes within a financial environment. You will support the front office and compliance teams by gathering client information, updating records, and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Collect onboarding data from borrowers, guarantors, brokers and complete related forms.
• Update client KYC profiles after material events such as name changes, ownership shifts, or negative news.
• Screen counterparties using LexisNexis, analyse results and produce screening reports.
• Verify Politically Exposed Person (PEP) status and document findings.
• Conduct AML risk assessments based on predefined matrices.
• Archive KYC/AML/CDD documentation in a central, well‑organized repository.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Native fluency in Chinese and strong English communication skills; German is a plus.
• High sense of responsibility, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously.

Required skills

• LexisNexis

What we offer

• Paid internship in compliance with local labour laws and market rates.
• Opportunity to develop practical KYC and AML expertise.