Compliance & Legal Operations Intern

About Hytech

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services companies. We provide comprehensive consulting solutions, as well as middle- and back-office support, to empower our clients with streamlined operations and cutting-edge strategies.

With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, Hytech has established a strong presence worldwide, with offices in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai and more.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance & Legal Operations Intern to support the day-to-day work of our compliance and legal team in a regulated financial services or fintech environment. This role offers practical exposure to licensing processes, regulatory monitoring, and compliance management. You will gain hands-on experience with compliance workflows and documentation while assisting with process improvement initiatives, including the use of digital tools and AI-assisted solutions to streamline operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on administrative support for license applications and ongoing compliance matters through document preparation, data entry, and tracking submission statuses.
• Handle high-volume, detail-oriented tasks including document organization, system updates, archiving, and maintaining internal compliance trackers and registers.
• Assist with basic task management by following up on action items and supporting clear communication between compliance, legal, and business teams.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense records related to regulatory matters; maintain internal logs and reporting templates.
• Perform basic desk research, monitor regulatory updates and public enforcement actions, and summarize key information for internal use.
• Support process improvement and automation projects through system usage, workflow testing, and participating in AI-related pilot programs.
• Provide administrative assistance during regulatory deadlines or peak workload periods to ensure operational continuity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current university students (second year or above) or recent graduates in Law, Finance, Fintech, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (spoken and written) is required to effectively collaborate with internal and external APAC stakeholders, and to manage legal and compliance documentation specific to these markets.
• Basic understanding of legal or regulatory concepts; reliable, organized, and comfortable with repetitive, execution-focused work with high attention to detail.
• Minimum 3-month commitment. Preference for 5 days per week (minimum 3 days per week considered).
• Ability to work on-site in the Singapore office.

Please note that this internship does not guarantee a return offer or graduate role. Any future employment opportunities will be considered based on business needs, internal headcount, and individual performance at the time.