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About the Role:

ARC Group is a Global Investment Bank and Management Consulting firm deeply rooted in Asia with a global reach. We pride ourselves on being the most trusted and well-recognized partner and being a bridge between the markets of Asia and those in the US and Europe.

With an entrepreneurial culture and continuous business growth, we are seeking M&A Interns to join our Hong Kong or Shanghai offices. As part of our M&A division, you will gain hands-on exposure to live transactions and support senior bankers in delivering high-quality financial and strategic advice to clients. From cross-border mergers and acquisitions you will be directly involved in projects that shape the future of our clients' businesses.

If you are analytical, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced investment banking environment, we encourage you to apply and take the first step toward a career in M&A.

Responsibilities

Working in the M&A division, you will be assisting clients solve some of their most critical financial and strategic challenges. We're looking for candidates who will thrive in a dynamic environment where multi-tasking and time management skills are essential. Your key tasks will include:

• Analyzing detailed corporate and financial information.
• Creating statistical exhibits that analyze comparative financial performance.
• Building financial models to illustrate projected financial results and value to companies.
• Developing marketing memoranda and delivering sections of research presentations.
• Participating in the execution of financings and M&A transactions.
• Acting as the liaison for the team and other parts of the Firm.

Skills & Requirements

• Outstanding student with a strong academic record.
• Demonstrated interest in financial services, particularly M&A and investment banking.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Results-driven, highly motivated, able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with FactSet and VBA is a plus.
• Working proficiency in English is required; fluency in Mandarin is highly preferred. Other European or Asian languages will be considered an advantage.
• Prior involvement in M&A or consulting projects is highly valued.
• Strong desire to convert the internship into a full-time opportunity is preferred.

Candidates must currently be in Hong Kong or Shanghai, and eligible to work without visa sponsorship.
Foreign nationals without permanent Hong Kong residency must obtain a No Objection Letter (NOL) from their University for internship purposes.

Duration:
this internship opportunity is available for a duration of a minimum of 3-months and can be extended up to 6-months
(not part-time)
.

Location:
the Internship will be based in our office in Hong Kong or Shanghai.

Benefits:

1. Exposure to high-profile worldwide M&A transactions and a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
2. Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
3. On-the-job training and mentorship.
4. Opportunity to join ARC team upon successful internship completion.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and any relevant academic transcripts to
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with the subject line:
"M&A Intern Application - (Your Name)."

Please specify your preferred location (Hong Kong, Shanghai, or both) in your application.

ARC Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

• Experienced in renewable energy M&A transactions across APAC.
• Experienced in fundraising / fund structuring (GP–LP models, co-investments, capital recycling).
• Support LP engagement, and fundraise materials preparation (teasers, pitch decks, data rooms)
• Proven ability to manage relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
• Ability to lead cross-functional deal teams (legal, finance, technical, EC, Supply chain).
• Experienced in cross-border transactions and familiarity with diverse regulatory frameworks.
• Review key transaction documents for proper risk allocation and management.
• Financial modelling and valuation skills; ability to work with cross functional teams, advisors and investors.
• Provide periodic project execution summary and risk monitoring matrix for top management review.
• Analyze investment ideas through industry research, market research, macro-economy assessment, project risk to return analysis, and competitive analysis.

Our Requirements

• Must be fluent in English. Spanish & Chinese is a plus.
• Experience in APAC is must. LATAM & Europe exposure is a plus.
• 5-9 years total experience. At least 3 years of Renewable energy sector experience
• MBA Finance/ CA/ CFA
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an international, cross-cultural environment
• The role can be based out of Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore, depending on the current location of the candidate

Key Responsibilities

• Client Verification:

Conducting thorough checks to verify the identity of individuals and corporate clients using documentation and internal/external databases.
- Risk Assessment:

Analyzing financial statements, legal documents, and other data to identify potential risks, including money laundering or terrorist financing.
- PEP and Sanctions Screening:

Screening clients and their beneficial owners against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) lists, and other adverse media.
- Document Analysis:

Reviewing various documents such as financial statements, legal papers, and corporate records to understand client activities and assess risk.
- Reporting:

Preparing comprehensive reports that document findings, risk ratings, and recommendations for senior management or the compliance team.
- Client Interaction:

Liaising with clients to obtain necessary information, incomplete documentation, or clarification on risk-related matters.
- Regulatory Compliance:

Ensuring all due diligence processes adhere to the bank's internal policies and relevant regulations like AML and CFT guidelines.
- Ongoing Monitoring:

Performing periodic reviews of existing clients to update their risk profiles and ensure continued compliance.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

The ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns to assess risk accurately.
- Attention to Detail:

A crucial skill for meticulously reviewing documents and ensuring no critical information is missed.
- Regulatory Knowledge:

Understanding of AML, CFT, KYC, and other relevant financial crime regulations.
- Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written skills to communicate findings clearly and effectively with clients and internal teams.
- Teamwork:

The ability to work collaboratively with relationship managers, legal teams, and compliance officers.
- Time Management:

The capacity to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Company background:

• A banking based SOE investment bank/ fund house /securities firm hybrid.
• Business coverage: Global Markets, Asset Management, Proprietary trading, Capital Markets, IBD,(SFC 1,4,6,9).

Responsibility:

• Manage and optimize the end-to-end overseas client account opening and access processes, with a focus on streamlining workflows and handling setups in high-risk jurisdictions to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Perform comprehensive client background investigations (COB), enhanced due diligence (EDD), KYC assessments, and AML screenings for overseas and domestic clients, aligning with FATF standards and cross-border regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the collection, reporting, and monitoring of tax information for overseas clients, implementing frameworks such as FATCA, MiFID II, and CRS to maintain full compliance and avoid regulatory penalties.
• Serve as the key coordinator for documentation and queries involving overseas clients and internal front-, middle-, and back-office teams, ensuring all communications are accurate, compliant, and delivered promptly.
• Collaborate with Risk Control, Legal, and Business Development teams to establish and refine AML monitoring and compliance processes for overseas clients, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulators.
• Draft, review, and continuously update operational policies, procedures, and SOPs for client due diligence and AML activities, incorporating regulatory updates and audit feedback.
• Contribute to system implementation projects, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to drive automation and digital transformation of due diligence workflows for greater scalability.
• Undertake additional ad hoc tasks as assigned by senior management, such as supporting audits or training initiatives.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Approximately 7 years or above of experience in financial client management across domestic and international contexts, with proven expertise in CDD, KYC, and AML processes within securities and investment operations.
• Strong familiarity with international AML frameworks (e.g., FATF) and proficiency in local (Hong Kong), regional, and global financial regulations; excellent skills in identifying and managing cross-border compliance risks.
• Good Command in written and spoken proficiency in English and Chinese, with the capability to independently manage English-language compliance documents, client communications, and regulatory reports.
• Detail-oriented professional with a robust risk and compliance mindset, strong communication and coordination abilities, and a proactive, accountable approach in a high-pressure environment.

• Engage in Customer Due Diligence process for onboarding, periodic review and trigger event review
• Analyze KYC information and documents
• Contact customers to complete CDD requirements within defined service level
• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements and the Bank's internal policies. and guidelines

• Higher Diploma or above with major in Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics or other related disciplines.
• Relevant qualification in CAMS, AAMLP Core Level, Six Sigma Green Belt holder will be an advantage.
• 3 years working experience or above in Banking or Finance or other related fields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Chinese word processing.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and willing to accept challenges.
• Good command of both verbal and written English and Chinese

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for onboarding insurance companies, banks, and referral partners ("Business Partners"), as well as conducting annual reviews for all Business Partners.
• Compliance for all Business Partners and clients, ensuring that the operations meet regulatory standards and best practices.
• Ensure timely, accurate due diligence reviews and risk assessment of new onboarding agreement of relevant Business Partners in both HK & SG.
• Perform detailed KYC analysis for Business Partners and clients including reviewing organizational structures, geographical locations, shareholder percentages, and relationships among headquarters, parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
• Perform periodical checking on ongoing Due Diligence periodic review of existing agreements.
• Cooperate with internal stakeholder to conduct periodical review on existing Business Partners and response to the request from Business Partners.
• Cooperate with relevant stakeholders to conduct compliance due diligence on new and existing Business Partners and clients of different services.
• Analyse KYC / WC information to identify potential risks associated with clients and recommend appropriate actions.
• Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to ensure all KYC / WC processes align with local and international regulations.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain proper operational procedures and policies to ensure alignment with regulatory and business standards.
• Keep a systematic filing record of all contracts, reviewing and relevant documents.
• Liaise with different stakeholders to facilitate framework review.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed, such as routine reporting or team support.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in due diligence, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of KYC regulations and practices, as well as global sanction lists.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using compliance software and tools (e.g., World-Check).

Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As part of the Client Due Diligence Team, you will be responsible for supporting Wealth Management Business on client onboarding and trigger event review with a major focus on personal high net worth clients, offshore companies, family trust structure clients.

What will you do?

• Ensure KYC profiles submitted by Front Office meet the internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all account opening documentation complies with and meets all applicable legal and regulatory requirements prior to onboarding.
• Provide advice and training to all new RMs and RMOs on client onboarding matters.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in escalation of high-risk accounts and document exceptions and findings.
• Conduct QA checks relating to AML and CDD requirements.
• Act as intermediary between Front Office and Back Office on any issues that has been escalated for urgent resolution.
• Maintain the department procedure and policy manuals.
• Participate in projects such as system UAT and follow up on system enhancement/implementation when necessary.
• Assist in other ad-hoc projects and client related matters as well as audit.

What do you need to succeed?

• Degree holder or equivalent.
• The role would typically require 3-5 years' experience in client onboarding, KYC or AML functions in wealth management or private banking.
• Team player.
• Analytical thinker, problem solver, resourceful.
• Ability to provide client focus solutions which complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience in reviewing and approving all risk accounts including high risk accounts.

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

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Job Skills
Bank Accounts, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Due Diligence, People Management, Taking Ownership, Wealth Management

Additional Job Details
Address:
979 KING'S ROAD:HONG KONG

City:
Hong Kong

Country:
Hong Kong

Work hours/week:
40

Employment Type:
Full time

Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Type:
Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

Note
:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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We're now looking for Due Diligence Officer for our clients. Candidates with CDD experience in banking, big 4 auditing or financial institution is welcomed.

Requirements:

• Participate in CDD for client onboarding, periodic and trigger event reviews

• Perform KYC analysis and documentation checks

• Liaise with customers to collect missing CDD info within service targets

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

• Min. 1 year related experience (branch operations front or back bank office)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Chinese word processing

• Self-motivated and independent worker

• Fluent in English, Chinese, and Mandarin (written and spoken)

• Participate in the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process for client onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger event reviews within the branch or back office.
• Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) analysis and document checks on customer profiles.
• Liaise with customers to obtain incomplete or outstanding CDD information and documentation within the required service level.

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of banking experience, preferably in branch operations (Both front & back office will be accepted).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Chinese word processing.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and a willingness to take on challenges.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Chinese, and Mandarin.

If you are interested, please send me your CV to with your expected salary and notice period. You might also contact for private discussion.