Intern Consulting, Financial Crime (April 2026 Intake)
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Job Summary
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Fraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)Management Level
Intern/TraineeJob Description & Summary
At PwC we focus on nurturing and developing individuals across our entry level careers programmes providing them with opportunities to start their professional journey. We offer various entry-level positions and programmes for individuals to gain valuable experience and grow their skills.As an intern at PwC you will get hands-on experience and exposure to various industries allowing you to develop your skills and gain valuable insights into the world of professional your internship you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real client projects.
As an intern in PwCs Financial Crime team you will support engagements that help clients identify prevent and respond to risks related to financial crimesuch as money laundering fraud sanctions breaches bribery corruption and thirdparty risk.
You will work alongside specialists across Southeast Asia on advisory transformation and managed services projects involving regulatory compliance operational efficiency data analysis and risk management.
This role is ideal for students in their penultimate or final year who are passionate about financial crime compliance risk consulting or forensic investigations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research & Analysis
- Conduct research on financial crime topics including AML/CFT fraud typologies sanctions trends regulatory updates and industry risks.
- Analyse data documents and regulatory standards to support client engagements.
2. Support Financial Crime Reviews
- Assist with reviews of AML/CTF controls fraud risk assessments sanctions screening processes and transaction monitoring frameworks.
- Support the team in identifying potential control gaps or risk exposures.
3. Investigation Support
- Support forensic investigations involving fraud misconduct data analysis and regulatory-driven enquiries.
- Help gather organise and review evidence or documentation.
4. Client Deliverable Preparation
- Assist in preparing reports presentations dashboards and summaries for both internal and client use.
- Help ensure materials meet PwCs quality and professional standards.
5. Advisory & Transformation Projects
- Support transformation initiatives such as process optimisation remediation exercises KYC uplift programmes or improving client onboarding controls.
- Work with senior team members on implementation activities.
6. Project Management Assistance
- Help track project progress timelines documentation and followup items.
- Coordinate with team members across multiple territories when required.
7. Learning & Collaboration
- Engage in onthejob coaching structured learning and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Participate in team discussions brainstorming sessions and internal knowledgebuilding initiatives.
Preferred Academic Requirements
Penultimate or finalyear student pursuing a degree in:
Accounting
Finance
Economics
Business
Law
Criminology
Data / Analytics
or other relevant fields.
Internship Processing Timeline
Applications Open: March 2026
Application Processing: April 2026
Onboarding: Mid April / Early May 2026
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Active Listening Communication Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Optimism Teamwork Well BeingDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Intern
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