Legal, Risk & Compliance Intern

About the Job

The Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern will support JAR’s core control functions within a regulated financial-services environment. This role goes beyond standard administrative tasks, offering hands-on exposure to regulatory compliance, legal documentation, and operational risk matters inside a licensed financial institution. It is highly suited for candidates seeking to build a strong, practical foundation in asset and wealth management.

The intern will work directly alongside the Head of Legal and Compliance (Singapore), gaining invaluable mentorship and real-world experience across commercial legal documentation, MAS regulatory compliance, operational risk frameworks, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

You will be deeply involved in a broad range of initiatives, including but not limited to:

Legal and Regulatory Support

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legal and regulatory documentation, encompassing internal policies, client-facing contracts, and regulatory submissions.

• Conduct targeted legal research on regulatory updates and assess their practical implications for JAR’s business operations.

• Support the maintenance of corporate governance documentation, internal controls, and statutory compliance registers.

Compliance and Financial Crime

• Facilitate Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know-Your-Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) processes for new and existing clients.

• Aid in the execution and monitoring of the compliance programme, supporting compliance reporting, internal audits, and periodic reviews in line with the compliance calendar.

• Contribute to the continuous development and refinement of compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.

Risk Management and Operations

• Assist in evaluating, designing, and enhancing operational risk management processes and internal control frameworks.

• Support the coordination and rollout of risk management initiatives across various business and functional units.

• Conduct due diligence for the onboarding and listing of new wealth products and services on the platform.

Candidate Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business, or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and rigorous documentation discipline.

• Clear, articulate written and verbal communication skills.

• A strong sense of curiosity, high initiative, and a genuine willingness to learn the mechanics of a regulated environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• A demonstrated interest in financial regulation, asset management, and wealth management.

• Able to commit (full-time or part-time) for a minimum of 3 months, with the availability to work on-site at least two full days per week.

• Target Start Date: January 2027.