Description

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.

For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg
For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg
For Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026
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.