Advisory - Consulting, Forensic (Non-Tech) | Off-Cycle Internship (Jan 2027 to Jun 2027)

Job Description

KPMG's Forensic practice consists of experienced professionals with a wealth of experience in investigations, AML/CTF, data analytics, FATCA/CRS, forensic technology and disputes. We have helped some of the world's biggest companies on some of the most important matters of public interest in Singapore.

We help clients deal with:

• Fraud, misconduct and corruption investigations 
• Assess and improve client’s AML controls and financial crime compliance
• Commercial disputes
• Regulatory compliance
• Managing risk on buying or selling a business, intellectual property and contract governance
• Preventing and detecting fraud and financial crime

We also deploy technology tools to help clients deal effectively with large amounts of data and documentation, to manage and disclose important material or highlight fraud, weaknesses and business opportunities from within corporate data.

Our Interns/Associates will be part of our Investigations and Disputes Advisory, AML, Data Analytics or Forensic Technology service lines. Associates can expect to:

• Gain hands-on experience in Forensic engagements which can range from fact-finding reviews into allegations of fraud and misconduct, assessing AML frameworks and systems, assisting in customer due diligence remediation and backlog reviews for transaction monitoring and screening alerts, and supporting complex investigations through digital forensic procedures and advanced data analytics
• Grow your network through participation in Forensic practice development with senior management, including drafting proposals, thought leadership and coordinating team building activities
• Gain insights into the methodology and approach used in conducting Forensic engagements
• Obtain an understanding of stakeholder management and project delivery
• Take responsibility in engagement planning and keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress of the engagement
• Learn and understand how to build relationships with client contacts and maintain these relationships after the work has been completed

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As an Intern, what could my day-to-day tasks look like?

Non-tech stream – Investigations/Disputes Advisory; AML; FATCA/CRS

Forensic Investigation and Dispute Advisory

As an Intern in the investigations and dispute advisory service line, your scope of work will include:

• PAs an Intern in Forensic investigations and dispute advisory services, you will obtain:
• Hands-on experience by conducting reviews of documents and devices as part of our investigation and dispute advisory procedures;  
• Insights into the methodology and approach used in conducting fraud investigations and dispute advisory services; and  
• An understanding of stakeholder management and project delivery.

AML

As an Intern in the AML service line, your scope of work will include:

• Tackle financial crimes with hands-on experience: Collaborate and work closely with the AML/CFT team in supporting Financial Institutions and companies in their fight against financial crimes. You will be exposed to trainings with use of consistent methodologies to deliver value on engagements.
• Be at the forefront of stakeholders management: Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks and handling of enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders. You will gain an understanding of stakeholder management and key elements of project delivery.
• Stay ahead with research: Assist in researching the latest technologies and emerging trends in Money laundering and Terrorism Financing. You will play a key role in ensuring we are updated in our go-to-market materials and presentations.
• Obtain exposure to other opportunities within Forensic: Assist in investigative work through reviews of documents and devices as part of our investigation and dispute advisory procedures

Requirements

•  Undergraduate, pursuing either a degree in Accounting and/or Commerce or Business
•  Proficient at Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to work independently and meticulously to complete tasks in a timely manner

FACTA/CRS

As an Intern in the FATCA/CRS service line, your scope of work will include:

• Assists primarily in FATCA/CRS projects which can range from designing FATCA/CRS frameworks and assessing FATCA/CRS frameworks and systems, provide recommendations on FATCA/CRS Entity Classification, assist in registration and reporting obligation with local and US tax authority. As part of the delivery of the projects, the individual may need to perform sample testing, participate in client discussion, and assist in the preparation of deliverables to clients.
• Participates in effort to grow the FATCA/CRS service line together with Managers. Activities can include drafting proposals, thought leadership, training workshops etc.
• Works in other project unrelated to FATCA/CRS such as fraud investigation, anti-money laundering and other regulatory compliance engagements.