Graduate Trainee Consultant Program - Sales – Euromonitor International (posted on 28 AUGUST 2014)

Company	Euromonitor International
Industry	Strategy Research
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	28 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Established in 1972, Euromonitor International is the world leader in strategy research for consumer markets. Comprehensive international coverage and leading edge innovation make our products an essential resource for companies locally and worldwide. It offers market research, business intelligence reports, and data to industry.

Its research and consulting unit offers competitor intelligence, market and trends analysis, mergers and acquisitions research, and statistical data analysis and modelling in a range of industries ranging from consumer goods to travel service

Responsibilities

• Understanding the systems and industries being sold to
• Cold calling and making initial contacts and introductions to Euromonitor and our range of market analysis products and consulting capabilities
• Understanding the structure of target companies to make the most of sales opportunities
• Penetrating the companies and networking to all key decision makers and influencers
• Giving online demonstrations of Passport and related systems to target personnel
• Making tailored proposals, negotiating and closing deals
• Making face-to-face pitches to key personnel at potential customers in Asia Pacific
• Working closely with the consulting team in developing customised solutions for clients
• Involving other Euromonitor staff in client pitches as appropriate
• Setting up trial and new Passport accounts
• Logging all client communication in Euromonitor’s client contact systems
• Helping clients with research and/or technical support, as required

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Intellectual capacity to understand and use our complex research systems
• The ability to pick up  an understanding of  the types of marketing, strategy and business planning found in the consumer industries we serve
• The requisite sales characteristics of tenacity, drive, commercial awareness, persuasiveness and ability to close deals at all level 
• Oral and written fluency in English.  Ability to speak other Asian languages in order to liaise with clients and contacts is of added advantage
• Ability to develop the skills to manage your sales territory and to manage ongoing discussions with many different companies at the same time 
• Ability to meet regular sales targets, quarterly and annually, so able to work under pressure

Application link

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Content Marketing Intern – SingPost (posted on 27 AUGUST 2014)

Company	SingPost
Industry	Logistics
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	27 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Headquartered in Singapore, SP eCommerce is an ecommerce enabler that provides brands and retailers with an end to end eCommerce solution in Asia. We are a business division of Singapore Post Limited, a public listed company with a market cap of over US$1.6 billion. SP eCommerce offers a best-in-class eCommerce technology platform, digital marketing services, customer care support, combined with an extensive fulfilment and logistics network in Asia. Since forming in 2012, SP eCommerce now runs the entire eCommerce operation for vPost, Omigo.com, adidas Online Store and many more. 

Responsibilities

Campaign management - generate campaign ideas. Coordinate across multiple teams to deliver multi-channel, integrated tactical campaigns. 

Email marketing - conceptualize, content creation, execute and report on email marketing programs aimed at increasing leads, engagement and revenue. 

Social media marketing - manage and execute social media marketing plans. 

Web content management - Updating of content on website, work with designers to create web banners for display on site.  

Qualifications

• Mature personality with positive attitude
• Proficient in MS office
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Application link

You may send your application to clement@singpost.com.

Internship - Wealth Management Investment Products & Services – UBS (posted on 26 AUGUST 2014)

Company	UBS
Industry	Finance
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	26 August 2014
Closing Date	14 November 2014

Employer Description

UBS Investment Bank's Securities business provides services to professional investors across financial markets. These investors could be asset managers, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds or other large pools of professionally-managed capital. Our offering incorporates investment advice and all trading and post-trade services. We're a top-tier global equities house with leading franchises in research, cash equities, derivatives and prime brokerage. We also offer sophisticated structured solutions on our market leading FX and precious metal platforms. Our rates and credit business provides secondary trading capabilities, primary issuance capability and more structured solutions across government and corporate bonds. We are a client-focused business that we believe has adapted well to the new regulatory environment and is well positioned to succeed as new models of investment banking emerge. 

Responsibilities

Wealth Management Investment Products and Services (IPS) brings together product specialists from various business divisions involved in product development, coverage/sales support and execution, and provides best-in-class services to various client segments under a single roof. IPS aims to make UBS's services and expertise easily available to client advisors and clients out of an integrated and efficient organization, and to develop investment products and services that satisfy our clients' needs. 

As an intern in our team you will join one of the business sectors within IPS and be equipped with core skills and knowledge about your sector. Regardless of the sector you will be joining, you will benefit from an in-depth learning experience and exposure to a wide variety of areas. These include products, sales, risk, marketing, or management. In addition to helping you build an extensive network, we will provide you with an understanding of Wealth Management and how our business functions.

Qualifications

This internship program targets students entering their senior/penultimate year of university.

Academic credentials are important but these need to be coupled with excellent communication skills, creativity, perseverance and tenacity.

We are looking for graduates with a range of perspectives, experiences and skills, who have the potential to make a real difference. 

Application link

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Graduate Trainee – Geophysicist – Dolphin Geophysical (posted on 25 AUGUST 2014)

Company	Dolphin Geophysical
Industry	Oil and Gas/Marine Sciences
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	25 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Dolphin Geophysical, headquartered in Bergen Norway, has been formed by a team of senior managers, well known and experienced in the marine seismic industry. Backed by a first class marine supplier, incredible project track record and committed industrial investors, Dolphin Geophysical is building one of the leading and most cost effective marine seismic companies prepared for the next decade of Oil and Gas exploration.

Responsibilities

You will become part of a seismic data processing team in Singapore. Training will be a significant feature of the job to assist with career growth. Experienced applicants should have either an offshore or onshore marine processing background. New or recent graduates should have a strong degree in geophysics, physics or related engineering or the numerate sciences. Opportunities to work offshore on one of our high end seismic vessels may also exist once experience has been gained in the office.

Qualifications

• Graduated this summer - 2014 in a science or maths related subjects 
• Collaborative and team focused
• Logical and efficient, with a keen attention to detail with the ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks to deadlines

Application link

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Graduate Program – Applications and Business Services – Hewlett Packard (posted on 21 AUGUST 2014)

Company	Hewlett Packard (HP)
Industry	Technology
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	21 August 2014
Closing Date	06 September 2014

Employer Description

HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. We explore how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. We apply new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work.

No other company offers as complete a technology product portfolio as HP. We provide infrastructure and business offerings that span from handheld devices to some of the world's most powerful supercomputer installations. We offer consumers a wide range of products and services from digital photography to digital entertainment and from computing to home printing. This comprehensive portfolio helps us match the right products, services and solutions to our customers' specific needs.

Responsibilities

The 2014 Applications and Business Services Graduate Program is an 18-month talent development program, consisting of three rotations of 6 months within Software Development, Business Analysis, and Testing Capabilities designed to give graduates the opportunity to apply specialized knowledge to conceptualize, design, develop, unit-test, configure, and implement portions of new or enhanced (upgrades or conversions) business and technical software solutions through application of appropriate standard software development life cycle methodologies and processes. A permanent role will be assigned after 18 months, which is end of the program.

You will have the opportunity to participate as a member of Applications and Business Services team in areas of Software Engineering, Business Analysis, Testing, as well as Run & Change Services and will work closely with project roles (e.g. Project Manager, Technical Lead, Business Analyst) to gain an understanding of the business environment & technical context.

Qualifications

Either graduated or pending graduation for a bachelor of Engineering/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study and may have up to 1 year of technical experience.

• Java, J2EE, EJB, C, C++, C#, VB.Net.
• Understanding of RDBMS databases such SQL Server and Oracle.
• Basic understanding of testing tools and unit test scripting.
• Experience using (or an understanding of the use of) an Integrated Development Environment (e.g. Eclipse, Visual Studio).
• Knowledge in UNIX environment will be advantageous.
• Good oral and written English communication skills.

Application link

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Unilever Future Leaders Program - Marketing – Unilever (posted 20 AUGUST 2014

Company	Unilever
Industry	Consumer Goods
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	20 August 2014
Closing Date	15 September 2014

Employer Description

The Unilever brand, found in consumer products in millions of homes across 150 countries, is a trusted name in nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Throughout its history, Unilever has been adding vitality to the lives of consumers. From comforting soups to warm a winter's day, to sensuous soaps that make you feel fabulous, our products help people get more out of life. 

We're constantly enhancing our brands to deliver more intense, rewarding product experiences. We invest nearly €1 billion every year in cutting-edge research and development, and have five laboratories around the world that explore new thinking and techniques to help develop our products. 

Today, many Unilever products have household awareness status, with the brands becoming part of daily life in Singapore homes.

The challenge of developing brand awareness has been met eagerly by the company, with the evolution of marketing and promotional techniques, responding sensitively to the complex cultural nuances prevalent in Singapore society. Unilever has become institutionalized for the role it plays in the marketing of consumer goods in Singapore.

Efforts in understanding local consumers have brought about some of the top brands in the market today such as Clear, Dove, Lifebuoy, Rexona, Sunsilk, Ben & Jerry's, Knorr, Lipton and Wall's which add vitality to consumers lives.

Responsibilities

Our global portfolio of brands is trusted by consumers the world over. With marketing critical to understanding, creating and building demand, the scope of activity is huge. Working on great categories and products in an environment that change all the time, the pursuit of market share and volume growth is challenging and rewarding.

The job is all about engaging closely with consumers to develop a deep understanding of their preferences and needs, then lead assignments that build business and brand equity. The discipline is divided in two broad areas:

Brand development

This is about creating exciting and compelling visions for our brands and developing plans across the full marketing mix. It includes brand communications, innovation and renovation as well as channel-specific propositions.

Brand building

Here we translate those visions into a local market context, plan practical activity and make sure those plans are executed flawlessly. Through leading the country operations, this team's job is to deliver market share and revenue.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Graduates between August 2013 – June 2015, and has had no formal work experience beyond 12 months

Strong academic track record

Has leadership and team experience

Driven and Energetic

Able to speak and write in English fluently

Willing to travel

Application link

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TURF Graduate Recruitment 2015 - Management Consulting (Business Transformation) - KPMG (posted on 19 AUGUST 2014)

Company	KPMG
Industry	Audit & Finance
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	19 August 2014
Closing Date	29 August 2014

Employer Description

KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

Software License Compliance professionals provide software license audit services to our clients. Activities include understanding software procurement and products lifecycle, auditing of software deployment and reporting of findings.

The Business Transformation ("BT") Unit within KPMG Management Consulting provides a range of solutions which include corporate strategy and planning, mergers and integration, strategic value improvement, productivity, organisation design and development, customer value, procurement, change management, human resource optimisation, finance function, shared services / business process outsourcing.

Responsibilities

As a BT professional, you will join experienced project teams who assist clients both locally and regionally.

The successful candidate will:

Contribute through data gathering, research and analysis to proposals, deliverables (as appropriate)

Work in project/engagement teams to support project administration

Participate in internal brainstorming sessions for deliverable development (as appropriate)

Be involved in key activities in a consulting environment from proposal development to presentation and report

Qualifications

Strong analytical, research and report writing skills.

Good time management and multi-tasking skills

Willingness to travel fifty percent of the time, domestically and internationally and at times with relatively short notice

Experience with data analysis tools including Excel, Access, and SQL will be advantageous

Application link

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Graduate Program – Small Medium Enterprise Banking Programme – DBS (posted on 18 AUGUST 2014)

Company	DBS
Industry	Banking
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	18 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 250 branches across 15 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is a market leader in Singapore with over four million customers and also has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth, namely, Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's strong capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings that are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, earned it Global Finance's "Safest Bank in Asia" accolade for five consecutive years from 2009 to 2013.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Programme - SME Banking Programme is for degree holders. Comprising intensive classroom training in core credit and financial knowledge, front-to-back rotations in different business areas as well as on-the-job training in the role of a SME Relationship Manager, the programme offers accelerated professional development and networking opportunities for those who wish to start careers in SME Banking. Staff will also be assigned individual mentors to provide guidance and support. 

Qualifications

New graduates from reputable universities with good academic results and strong non-academic achievements or Degree holders with less than one year work experience, preferably from sales or service-oriented industry. 

Selected applicants should also possess strong leadership qualities as exhibited in their Extra Curricular Activities / business start-ups and consistently pushed themselves to excel and stepped out of their comfort zones. 

Highly adaptable and display initiatives and drive. 

Team player who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

Application link

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Campaign Management Graduate Internship– Lazada (posted on 12 AUGUST 2014)

Company	Lazada
Industry	Online Shopping
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	12 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Lazada is Southeast Asia’s fastest growing online shopping mall. With investments from Tesco, J.P. Morgan, Verlinvest, Investment AB Kinnevik and Rocket Internet, the brand is pioneering e-commerce across some of the fastest growing countries in the world by offering a fast, secure and effortless online shopping experience with a broad product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys and sports equipment, as well as fashion. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborating internally and externally to develop and implement marketing campaigns
• Managing tracking, performance reporting and optimization of campaigns on-site (via website)
• Driving sales through product launches, exclusivity partnerships of deals & promotions
• Taking the lead on driving special projects
• Providing briefing on special campaigns

Qualifications

• University Degree from a reputable school
• Strong educational background with outstanding academic grades
• Solid business understanding and willingness to learn
• Interest in the Internet space
• Confidence in delivering and executing experiences across every channel
• Knowledge about managing and developing marketing campaigns is a plus

Application link

Please email your cover letter to michelle.sim@lazada.com

The Complete Banker Program – CIMB (posted on 11 AUGUST 2014)

Company	CIMB(Commerce International Merchant Bankers)
Industry	Banking
Location	Singapore/Malaysia
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	11 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

CIMB Group is a universal bank headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, operating in high growth economies in ASEAN. CIMB Group is an indigenous ASEAN investment bank, the largest Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) based investment bank and one of the world's largest Islamic banks. CIMB has a wide retail branch network with 1,080 branches across the region.

Responsibilities

The Complete Banker™ (TCB) programme comprises two months of intensive foundation building (based in Kuala Lumpur), followed by 10 months of on-the-job learning across different business units. This broad exposure helps you build the skills set required of a top-class banker.

The next 10 months involve job-rotation, where you will work in four different business units chosen to complement your career track. You will develop a deep understanding of our operations during this hands-on period and build a strong network across the company. You may even find yourself working in a different country. You will be coached and mentored throughout this journey. 

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates
• Strong academic results:
• CGPA of 3.3 (US degree)
• Second Class Upper (Singaporean & UK degrees)
• 75% course weighted average (Australian degree)
• Active in extracurricular activities including sports
• Strong desire to learn and succeed
• Energetic and versatile
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with impact
• Work well both independently and as a team player

Application link

Please send your CV to sg.recruitment@cimb.com

2015 Graduate Program – Credit Suisse (posted on 07 Aug 2014)

 

Company	Credit Suisse
Industry	Banking
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	07 August 2014
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Credit Suisse was founded in Zurich in 1856 by business leader and innovator Alfred Escher to help finance the robust growth of the Swiss economy. We evolved into a new kind of integrated bank: a global provider of financial services bringing together different cultures, philosophies, and specialized knowledge to serve clients in new ways. Our tradition of staying close to our clients and innovating to meet their needs has made us one of the most respected and successful financial institutions in the world.

Responsibilities

Our Full-time Analyst Programs are open to undergraduates and students studying for a Master’s degree in any discipline. We provide a rich development environment by combining formal learning, on-the-job practice and mentoring.

We believe soft skills are crucial to our business. That’s why our training programs also develop your presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. You can expect exceptional support with any mandatory regulatory training and exams.

Throughout your training, you’ll have exposure to senior managers, colleagues and peers across the bank at all levels, which will add new insights and fresh perspectives to your understanding of what we do, and what you need to do well at Credit Suisse.

• Receive technical and capital markets training from some of the industry’s top instructors
• Work closely with senior Credit Suisse professionals and experts from across the industry
• Attend cross-divisional social and networking events
• Participate in philanthropic and team building events

Qualifications

Having your degree is only a start. What will you make of it? We’re looking for people who show vision, enthusiasm and leadership. Raw intellectual ability is important, but so are curiosity and an aptitude for problem-solving.  Our employees have a wide range of experiences, interests and degrees, but they all share the desire to achieve excellence. 

Whatever your background, we’re looking for:

• Leaders who engender loyalty, assume responsibility and mobilize others
• Critical thinkers with excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-starters who achieve significant results
• Adaptable team members who can build and support strong relationships
• Communicators who are skilled in articulating and listening
• Principled contributors who are committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior

Application link

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