At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can.  Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

As an intern in Global Financial Crimes Compliance Team you will perform functions related to all BBH Lines of Business: Investor Services, Private Banking and Investment Management. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to review negative news in the public domain relating to financial crimes and determine relevance of the negative news to BBH and potential risk posed by it.

If you display a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail we can offer you an internship opportunities in the international and collaborative environment with flexible working arrangements  (Monday – Friday, between 8:00-18:00).

You will have a unique opportunity to get an insight into compliance in a global financial institution and help prevent and identify money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illegal corruption schemes - safeguarding both BBH and our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing negative news, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) and sanctions alerts in the public domain relating to financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit transactions involving money or securities.
• Documenting the results of the review and ensure that escalation is properly handled and documented.
• Communicating professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Drawing meaningful conclusions and use sound judgment based on all relevant and documented facts and considerations.
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in KYC (Know Your Customer)/AML (Anti-Money Laundering) area
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Strong English skills
• Considerable analytical and research/investigative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Availability for min. 24 hours per week (Monday – Friday, between 8:00-18:00)
• PC proficient, specifically in MS Excel

What we offer?

• Paid internship which lasts 6 months
• Flexible working hours, we adjust to your student’s plan
• Possibility of being hired for permanent positions or take part in second Internship in different department
• Comprehensive onboarding program, training mentoring program and ongoing career development
• Modern office with an entertainment and leisure zone (i.e. ping-pong, billiards, PlayStation, library and massage room)
•  Multicultural, dynamic environment (36 nationalities)