Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Intern

Introduction Kickstart Your Career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – Join Our Compliance Team as an Intern

Are you passionate about uncovering financial crime and making a real-world impact through compliance? We're looking for a curious, detail-oriented, and driven intern to join our Group Compliance team and gain hands-on experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention.

As an AML Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced compliance professionals, gaining practical exposure to identifying suspicious activities, monitoring transactions, and supporting AML operations. This is a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in Law, Risk Management, or Forensic Investigation in a dynamic, high-stakes environment that values integrity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Whether you're a recent graduate with a qualification in LLB, BCom Law, BA Law, Risk Management, or Forensic Science – or simply someone eager to build a career in compliance – we want to hear from you.

NB! Intern stipend is applicable for this internship.

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Role Purpose To gain practical experience and knowledge by assisting experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professionals with various tasks related to identifying and preventing financial crimes like money laundering and terrorist financing

Requirements Minimum Qualifications

• Legal (LLB/BCom Law/BA Law)
• BCom(Risk Management)
• Diploma in Forensic Investigations or Degree in Forensic Science

Knowledge

• Understanding the legal frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices governing AML efforts
• Understanding common money laundering schemes, terrorist financing methods, and other financial crimes.
• Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Experience

• No work experience required

Duties & Responsibilities Internal Process

• Analyse transaction data to identify suspicious activities or patterns
• Collect, review, and analyse information to ensure compliance with CDD (Customer Due Diligence) regulations.
• Monitor financial transactions for potential red flags or breaches of AML regulations
• Prepare reports on suspicious activity and other compliance-related matters
• Research new regulations, industry trends, and best practices in AML
• Assist with the capturing, tracking and maintenance of AML regulatory reports, risk registers, risk assessments, process documents, inspection findings and system changes
• Provide administrative and logistical support to more experienced AML professionals in the team

Client Process

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management
• Take ownership for driving career development

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Data Analysis
• Ethical Judgment
• Investigative Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical and Critical thinking
• Collaboration and Teamwork