Intern/Trainee Consultant (Law Background)

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Strategy & Management Consulting

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.

Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems. Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking motivated interns with a law or legal background to join our Risk & Regulatory Compliance team for a project supporting a leading bank. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced consultants on high-impact client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of risk and regulatory compliance projects for banking clients
• Conduct legal, compliance and regulatory research, analysis, documentation and implementation
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance frameworks and controls
• Participate in client meetings and workshops
• Collaborate with a diverse team of consultants to deliver project milestones
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other project deliverables
• Work with Managing Director, Manager, Senior Consultant and Consultant to deliver project

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field
• Strong interest in risk management, regulatory compliance, and the financial services sector
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English is required
• Proficiency in Japanese and/or Mandarin is highly advantageous
• Prior experience in Banking, Consulting or Financial Services is highly advantageous

Additional Information

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.

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Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.