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SGX (Jan - Jun 2024) Spring Internship Programme

We are Asia\'s leading and trusted securities and derivatives market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income, currency and commodity markets to the highest regulatory standards. We also operate a multi-asset sustainability platform, SGX FIRST or Future in Reshaping Sustainability Together ( ).

We are committed to facilitating economic growth in a sustainable manner leveraging our roles as a key player in the ecosystem, a business, regulator and listed company. With climate action as a key priority, we aim to be a leading sustainable and transition financing and trading hub offering trusted, quality, end-to-end products and solutions.

As Asia\'s most international, multi-asset exchange, we provide listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services, with about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore. We are the world\'s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN. In foreign exchange, we are Asia\'s leading marketplace and most comprehensive service provider for global FX over-the-counter and futures participants. Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, we are globally recognised for our risk management and clearing capabilities.

Be a part of this fast-paced world where your contributions count. SGX offers you the unique experience of gaining insights into the Exchange business and the finance value chain. You will be immersed in the respective specialist functions - at SGX, we believe that our interns are involved in real-time work from Day 1.

This internship programme is on a full-time basis and runs from January - June 2024. We invite you to realise your potential with us!

Note: Leave of Absence (LOA) may be required to take on the internship.

OMS Internship Programme
We have roles open in:

• Market Services (KYC)

1) Market Services (KYC)

Brief Overview:

The SGX Group\'s KYC team is responsible for ensuring compliance to anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism by performing (i) sanctions screening (ii) due diligence for CDP customers and market participants, (iii) enhanced due diligence on high risk customer, (iv) periodic KYC review of existing customers.

Learning Objectives:

Scope of learning include analyzing the sanctions / negative media screening results, developing an understanding of AML and sanctions controls, conducting due diligence in line with MAS / SGX AML policy and guidelines.

:

• Review screening alerts in line with AML policy of SGX group. Escalate concerns relating to screening alerts in line with KYC procedure.
• Conduct customer due diligence, review KYC documents, complete risk assessment and escalation of case to Compliance as appropriate.
• Review KYC information & documents of clients in accordance to the SGX group\'s AML/KYC standards.
• Manage client responses to KYC requirements and resolve customer queries related to documentation.
• Coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders for timely completion of KYC renewals.
• Ensure any quality assurance and corrective feedback from the approver / Head of KYC / Compliance is actioned in a timely manner.
• Efficiently manage CDD reviews ensuring timely completion of KYC.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Ability to develop a good knowledge of the AML procedures and its application.
• Mature, strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Meticulous, coupled with the ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.

Singapore Exchange