Momentum: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Internship

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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  
• 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

Requirements:

Must have any of the following:

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

Knowledge  and Skills 

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