Intern - Compliance & Legal (Regulatory Compliance)

Define your future at HL Bank Singapore

1. Hands-On Legal & Regulatory Operations

• Regulatory Landscape Literacy: They will gain a direct understanding of how local and international regulations apply to a corporate entity by researching and building the Master Repository.
• Statutory Court Order Management: By managing bankruptcy and probate orders, they will learn the critical legal risks associated with corporate account services and collections, understanding how court mandates impact daily operations.
• Audit & Exam Readiness: Participating in data retrieval for RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment) and Quality Assurance will teach them how financial institutions prepare for internal and external audits.

2. Information Architecture & Data Governance

• Enterprise Data Migration: Executing the transfer of legacy legal files to Google Drive will give them real-world experience in cloud data migration, access control management, and digital transformation.
• Database Design & Maintenance: Building the master repositories and reporting trackers will teach them how to structure raw data logically, turning messy legal documents into clean, searchable, and actionable databases.
• Data Security & Discretion: Handling sensitive bankruptcy, probate, and legal data will instill best practices for data privacy, confidentiality, and information security.

3. Corporate Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Disseminating court orders to Account Services and Collections will develop their professional communication skills and teach them how compliance acts as a backbone for other business units.
• Executive-Level Reporting: Assisting with data collation for the governance committee will give them insight into how executive leadership reviews corporate risk and makes strategic decisions.

Prerequisites:

• Field of Study: Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Risk Management, or Data Analytics.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive). Experience with data organization or building trackers/dashboards is a heavy plus.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail (crucial for legal docs), strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle highly confidential financial/legal data with discretion
• Available to start in June/July and able to commit on a full time basis for 6 months

About HL Bank Singapore
HL Bank Singapore is the Singapore branch of Hong Leong Bank, a premier regional financial services leader headquartered in Malaysia with a rich heritage of over 120 years. Listed on Bursa Malaysia and a key member of the extensive Hong Leong Group, we operate a robust network of approximately 250 branches across Malaysia, with a strategic regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

As a Full Bank in Singapore, we serve as a vital hub for the Group’s regional ambitions. A cornerstone of this strategy is our sophisticated "advisory-first" wealth proposition through HLB Private Bank and HLB Priority. By combining our deep Asian market roots with a landmark strategic alliance with Swiss private bank Lombard Odier, we provide world-class wealth architecture and bespoke solutions for our clients.

Beyond our wealth focus, we deliver excellence through four core business pillars: Business & Corporate Banking, Personal Financial Services, Private Wealth Management, and Global Markets. This "Integrated Approach" allows our talent to collaborate seamlessly across segments, ensuring we effectively meet the multifaceted needs of high-net-worth individuals, business founders, and corporate enterprises alike.

At HL Bank Singapore, our people are central to our success, and as a recognized Human Capital Partner (HCP) by TAFEP, we are committed to progressive workplace practices and your professional development. We seek digitally inclined, customer-centric performers who thrive in a technology-focused environment, where we empower our teams with AI-enhanced tools and next-generation platforms to lead the industry. As part of a large, diversified conglomerate, we offer unrivaled opportunities to explore new grounds and build a challenging career path within a rapidly expanding regional landscape. Join us to be part of a proven value-creation story and shape the future of your own story at HL Bank Singapore.