KYC Operations Intern

About the role

Join Maybank Securities as a KYC Operations Intern and support the compliance team in screening new clients and entities. You will work closely with senior analysts to ensure onboarding processes meet regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform client and entity name screening during onboarding using tools such as World‑Check, online research and due‑diligence databases.
• Review and analyse screening results to identify matches related to adverse media, politically exposed persons, sanctions and other compliance risks.
• Conduct research to differentiate genuine risks from false positives, supporting high‑quality KYC decisions.
• Escalate KYC deficiencies, missing information or potential red flags to senior team members.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure client data is updated in internal systems in line with regulatory standards.
• Provide administrative and operational support while contributing to process‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office suite.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• World‑Check (screening tool)