Job Description

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank determined to increase global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs and improve health. We do this through independent, data-driven research, action-oriented meetings, and meaningful policy initiatives.The Milken Institutes Singapore Internship Program aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to tackle the issues that shape the global agenda as they enter the financial, investment, corporate, multilateral, or philanthropic sectors. We create a customized experience for each intern, which is tailored to their interest area and career trajectory as well as emphasizes their professional and personal development. This experience includes opportunities to:

• Interact with high-level business leaders, government representatives, investors, and academic experts
• Meet and work with the Milken Institutes global network of senior executives
• Learn from senior leaders at the Milken Institute
• Gain insights into the workings of global financial markets through dedicated workshops
• Network with an international and diverse group of peers and professionals

The Business & Program Development team offers students (Bachelors or Masters) pursuing a career in investment banking, private banking, or asset management unique exposure to the key players in the investment management and banking landscape of the Asia-Pacific region.Working closely with the Senior Director of Business and Program Development, the Business Development Intern will focus on engaging current strategic partners, developing new partnerships, and expanding audiences around our series of events including the Asia Summit and the Global Conference. In particular, the Asia Summit presents a tremendous opportunity to join the team organizing this exclusive, invitation-only event that will gather over 1,000 high-profile executives, influential investors, heads of sovereign wealth funds, and philanthropists from around the world.

• Conduct research and analysis of key players in the financial services (banks, asset managers, institutional investors), family business, and philanthropic communities
• Attend client meetings and produce post-meeting deliverables, including sponsorship proposals for potential partners
• Coordinate the management of the CRM database and invitation mailings with the Los Angeles and other global offices
• Regularly update the team with pertinent market news and trends

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrates a keen interest and aptitude in financial services, business development, and global markets
• Exhibits solid research and analytical skill, with high proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communicative skills
• Able to work in a dynamic team environment, capable of both collaborative and independent work
• Committed to professional growth and learning in a challenging environment
• Proficiency in a regional language, such as but not limited to Japanese, Korean, and/or Mandarin, is a substantial plus but not required
• Open to all nationalities, eligibility to work in Singapore is preferred

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