Advisory - Consulting, Forensic Anti-Money Laundering | Polytechnic Graduate Associate 2026
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Job Description
KPMG's Forensic practice consists of experienced professionals with a wealth of experience in investigations, AML/CTF, data analytics, FATCA/CRS, forensic technology and disputes. We have helped some of the world's biggest companies on some of the most important matters of public interest in Singapore.
We help clients deal with:
- Fraud, misconduct and corruption investigations
- Assess and improve client’s AML controls and financial crime compliance
- Commercial disputes
- Regulatory compliance
- Managing risk on buying or selling a business, intellectual property and contract governance
- Preventing and detecting fraud and financial crime
We also deploy technology tools to help clients deal effectively with large amounts of data and documentation, to manage and disclose important material or highlight fraud, weaknesses and business opportunities from within corporate data.
Our Associates will be part of our Investigations and Disputes Advisory, AML, Data Analytics or Forensic Technology service lines. Associates can expect to:
- Gain hands-on experience in Forensic engagements which can range from fact-finding reviews into allegations of fraud and misconduct, assessing AML frameworks and systems, assisting in customer due diligence remediation and backlog reviews for transaction monitoring and screening alerts, and supporting complex investigations through digital forensic procedures and advanced data analytics
- Grow your network through participation in Forensic practice development with senior management, including drafting proposals, thought leadership and coordinating team building activities
- Gain insights into the methodology and approach used in conducting Forensic engagements
- Obtain an understanding of stakeholder management and project delivery
- Take responsibility in engagement planning and keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress of the engagement
- Learn and understand how to build relationships with client contacts and maintain these relationships after the work has been completed
As an Associate in the AML service line, your scope of work will include:
- Assisting in AML projects which can range from assessing AML frameworks and systems, assisting in customer due diligence remediation and backlog reviews for transaction monitoring and screening alerts, performing Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments and designing AML frameworks
- Performing sample testing and assisting in the preparation of deliverables to clients with minimal guidance, as part of the project delivery
- Participating in effort to grow the AML service line together with Senior Management
- Maintaining awareness with AML and other regulatory requirements affecting the financial services industry
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What skills and backgrounds are we looking for:
Our diverse team is built of people from professional backgrounds including accounting, law, economics, computer science and data analytics.
We are looking for individuals who possess:
- Undergraduate degrees with excellent academic records, in accounting or business-related degrees.
- Analytical skills to quickly synthesise quantitative and qualitative data and interpret it into meaningful insights.
- Strong attention to detail – Forensic is about finding the needle in the haystack! You should be comfortable with dealing with complex and sometimes imperfect data, to draw credible findings.
- Strong communication skills. You should be comfortable presenting your findings to your colleagues and clients in an interactive manner, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a cohesive team environment and be able to collaborate with a wide range of personalities.
- Time management skills. It is not uncommon to work on 2-3 projects at the same time. You should be able to understand priorities, be confident enough to clarify the priorities from senior team members and raise concerns if these are not achievable.
- A continuous desire to learn and grow. Forensic is always evolving, and we adapt to these changes. While you are expected to learn through research and experience, KPMG will provide opportunities to support your desire to learn and grow.
- Willing to participate in practice growth and development initiatives.
- Prior internship experience in areas related to Audit, AML, Forensic Accounting, Fraud & Financial Investigations, Business Intelligence, Internal Audit and Compliance would be an advantage but not essential.
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At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.