Trustee & Custody Intern

About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Trustee & Custody Operations Intern to support our operations across trust administration, custody oversight, and digital asset lifecycle management. This role is ideal for someone interested in capital markets, asset servicing, SPV structures, digital securities, and MAS-regulated operations. You will work closely with the operations, compliance, legal, and product teams to support day-to-day trustee and custody processes, contribute to regulatory compliance, and assist in ensuring proper safeguarding of client and issuer assets. Key Responsibilities: 1. Custody Operations Support Assist with daily reconciliation of cash, securities, and digital assets Support the settlement and tracking of asset movements and corporate actions Prepare and maintain accurate custody records, reports, and audit trails Verify transaction instructions under supervision (issuance, redemption, transfers) 2. Trustee Administration & Oversight Review trust deeds, SPV documents, and issuer submissions Support ongoing monitoring of issuer obligations and covenant compliance Assist with preparing trustee consents, attestations, resolutions, and documentation Help track issuer reporting timelines, breaches, or follow-up actions 3. KYC, AML, and Due Diligence Assist in onboarding issuers, counterparties, and intermediaries Collect and review KYC/KYB documents for AML and regulatory checks Perform preliminary screening using AML tools and prepare risk summaries 4. Documentation, Filing & Reporting Organize and maintain custody and trustee records for regulatory inspections Support the preparation of trustee minutes, board packs, and transaction logs Prepare periodic reports on trust/custody activities for senior management 5. Cross-Functional Coordination Liaise with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, Product, Operations) to support workflow execution Coordinate with external parties (custodian banks, brokers, issuers, auditors) as needed Document meeting minutes and follow up on outstanding items 6. Regulatory & Risk Support Assist in preparing materials for MAS reviews, audits, or internal checks Help monitor asset segregation, exception handling, and risk indicator Support updates to SOPs, checklists, and process documentation 7. Research & Project Assistance Conduct research on asset servicing best practices, trust structures, and digital asset operations Support internal projects such as workflow digitisation, system upgrades, and UAT testing Contribute to process improvement initiatives Requirements: Must-Have Current undergraduate pursuing Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, or related fields Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Good analytical and organisational skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic reporting tools Nice-to-Have Interest in capital markets, securities operations, SPV/trust structures, or tokenization Knowledge of MAS regulations (SFA, FAA, Trust Companies Act) is a bonus Experience in operations, compliance, finance clubs, or related internships What You Will Gain Exposure to MAS-regulated trustee and custody operations Experience with digital securities, SPV structures, and tokenized assets Hands-on learning across compliance, legal, operations, and product workflows Opportunity to contribute to process improvements in a fast-growing fintech Mentorship from experienced professionals in capital markets and fintech