Business Operations KYC | Off-Cycle Internship (Jul 2026 to Dec 2026)
KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
This role is within our Business Operations department, which provides comprehensive risk management support to the firm's Quality & Risk Management Department for client onboarding. You will support the Firm in the customer due diligence process to evaluate the KYC screening results and identify any potential risks before accepting or continuing business relationships, ensuring they fall within regulatory and compliance expectations. The Internship position involves operating as part of a KYC operations team.
As an intern, you will get the opportunity but not limited to:
- Conduct desktop research on entities and individuals using databases such as Factiva, Thomson One, Nexis, and online sources like corporate registries, open corporates, among others.
- Screen companies, directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners against adverse news, sanction lists, litigation/bankruptcies, as well as Politically Exposed Personnel using KPMG internal and external public sources.
- Report the screening results in the KYC report template.
- Perform KYC screening on the KYC self-service system.
- Prepare KYC report templates.
- Support in ongoing screening tasks.
- Perform other ad-hoc tasks assigned.
The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes:
- Meticulous, with an eye for detail.
- Keen to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and team working skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
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.