Off-Cycle Intern, Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group, PSRGO Portfolio Construction (Jan - Jun 2027)
SG, 238891
Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$518 billion (US$401b, €350b, £304b, RMB2.77t) as at 31 March 2026. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. We seek to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio that will deliver good sustainable returns over the long term.
We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
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Introduction
The Portfolio Construction Team within the Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group Office (PSRGO)'s mandate is to guide the overall portfolio towards a more optimal risk-return profile and enhance its resilience by assisting with strategic capital allocation decisions.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical Intern to provide essential operational and research support. This role is designed to be a meaningful, deep-dive experience into institutional portfolio construction. You will assist the team in efforts to narrow and lift the cone of outcomes, directly contributing to the resilience of the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Portfolio Construction Support: Research and analyse capital allocation frameworks to achieve portfolio goals.
- Quantitative Analysis: Assist in developing and maintaining quantitative models and tools to support asset allocation and portfolio optimisation.
- Investment Research: Conduct research on asset classes and investment strategies to evaluate their fit within broader portfolio objectives.
- Process Enhancement: Identify manual bottlenecks and streamline workflow processes to enhance team productivity and output quality.
Requirements
- Able to commit full-time for a minimum of 20 weeks. Interns who are able to commit to a full-time (5 days/week) or a minimum of part-time (4 days/week) internship is strongly preferred.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a finance and/or quantitative field with a strong comfort level in Mathematics, Econometrics, and Programming.
- Demonstrated interest in investing, Portfolio Construction Theory, optimisation methodologies, and financial modelling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Python and Power Automate would be good to have.
- A team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate goals effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- A demonstrated passion for analysing complex investment problems and generating actionable insights.
