Global Markets Risk and Compliance Intern

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is recruiting a Global Markets Risk and Compliance Intern for its Global Markets Division for Asia, Risk and Compliance Department (AGMD - RCD). The internship runs from 11 January 2027 to 30 June 2027 and is based in Singapore. It is open to Singaporean and PR students only, and internship partners in Singapore include NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD and SUSS.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Global Markets Risk and Compliance Desk for five months, assisting with compliance controls, monitoring, documentation, reporting, training coordination and ad hoc projects.
• Maintain timely communication with internal stakeholders under the guidance of the Desk Head or assigned team members, and coordinate with local and regional Compliance teams where required.
• Help identify training needs, coordinate training logistics and maintain related records.
• Support the implementation of risk and compliance controls in line with applicable policies and frameworks, and assist with routine monitoring and surveillance, escalating irregularities and deviations promptly.
• Execute regulatory compliance management procedures and maintain accurate documentation of policies, procedures, control evidence and reports.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support agreed enhancements.
• Prepare, organise and maintain documentation for internal and external audits of AGMD Singapore, and help coordinate responses to compliance and regulatory queries.
• Undertake other assignments allocated by the Desk Head or team members, and help AGMD staff adhere to MUFG policies, procedures and guidelines.

Required profile

• Preferably a background in Finance, Banking or Business-related studies.
• Interest in global markets, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management and control.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring, documentation and control evidence.
• Good communication and coordination skills for working with internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and work under guidance in a team environment.

Required skills

• Basic analytical skills to organise information, spot inconsistencies and escalate issues promptly.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft 365.

To apply, candidates must submit a CV and cover letter through the MUFG early careers website; only shortlisted applicants will be notified.