KYC Summer Intern London / Dubai

The Company

BB Energy has a legacy spanning more than six decades. Today, the Group provides expertise across energy trading, operations, logistics, storage and retail. Our diversified portfolio cuts across many segments of the energy industry from trading crude oil and petroleum products to natural gas and renewables. With global operations anchored out of five hub offices in London, Dubai, Singapore, Houston and Athens, BB Energy has a global network of nearly 500 employees in a dozen offices across five continents. Growth and diversification remain cornerstones of BB Energy's business strategy as it supports an energy ecosystem capable of delivering affordable, secure, and increasingly clean energy to the societies that need it most.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented KYC Intern for our London or Dubai offices to support our Compliance team with due diligence and ongoing KYC activities. This is a hands-on role that will provide exposure to regulatory requirements, financial crime risk, and internal controls within an international energy trading organisation.

The intern will assist with gathering, reviewing, and validating KYC documentation, conducting basic screening checks, and supporting the maintenance of accurate KYC records in line with applicable laws and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with customer due diligence and know-your-customer (KYC) reviews for new and existing counterparties.


• Collect, review and organise KYC documentation (e.g. corporate documents, ownership and control information).


• Conduct sanctions, adverse media and PEP screening using internal and third-party tools.


• Support the identification and escalation of potential KYC, AML or sanctions risks.


• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date KYC records and files.


• Assist with periodic reviews and data quality exercises.


• Support the Compliance/KYC team with ad hoc administrative and research tasks.

 Skills and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business, International Relations or a related field.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.


• Comfortable working with documents, data, and basic research.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).


• Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in a European/Mediterranean language is an advantage.
  

Desirable

• Interest in compliance, financial crime, AML or sanctions.


• Basic understanding of KYC / AML concepts.


• Experience gained through previous internships, placements or relevant coursework

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in a compliance environment.


• Exposure to real-world KYC and financial crime risk management.


• Insight into how compliance functions operate within a commercial business.


• Mentorship and learning opportunities within an experienced Compliance team.