Graduate Program – Hospitality - The Ascott Limited (posted on 20 NOV 2013)

Company	The Ascott Limited
Industry	Hospitality, Real Estate
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	20 November 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. In 2006, it established the world's first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 29-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Ascott's parent company, CapitaLand Limited, is one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the company’s businesses in real estate and real estate fund management are focused on its core markets of Singapore and China. CapitaLand’s diversified real estate portfolio primarily includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments. The company also has one of the largest real estate fund management businesses with assets located in Asia. CapitaLand leverages its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, product design and development capabilities, active capital management strategies and extensive market network to develop real estate products and services in its markets.

The Ascott Limited is the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region. 

Ascott's achievements have been recognised internationally. Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2012 ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific’, TTG China Travel Awards 2012 ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’, TTG Travel Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator’, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific’ as well as Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’.

Ascott Management Associates Programme (AMAP) aims to nurture young, promising talents who can take on key responsibilities within our serviced residences. It is a specially tailored AMAP; an 18-month on-the-job learning programme for fresh graduates. During the programme, Management Associates (MAs) are equipped with a good grasp of our business complexities as well as skills to excel in hospitality management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations in day to day operations and functions of the department
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Investor Relations reports
• Assist to prepare yearly Annual Report
• Prepare quarterly results presentation slides, IR database, FAQ
• Assist in special projects assignments (acquisitions and divestment of assets)
• Meet with investors and follow up with Investor’s requests

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality management.
• Have a solid educational (Undergraduate or graduate) and extra-curricular track record exemplifying leadership skills
• A plus if potential MAs are keen to work overseas

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Internship – Marketing – Salvatore Ferragamo (posted on 19 NOV 2013)

Company	Salvatore Ferragamo
Industry	Fashion & Brand Marketing
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	19 November 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the world's leading fashion brands in luxury goods specializing in shoes, leather goods and ready-to-wear for men and women.

Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. is the parent company of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the world's leaders in the luxury goods sector and whose origins date back to 1927. The Group is active in the creation, production and sale of shoes, leather goods, clothing, silk products and other accessories, as well as women's and men's fragrances.

The Group's product range also includes eyewear and watches, manufactured by licensees. Attention to uniqueness and exclusivity, with a perfect blend of style, creativity and innovation enriched by the quality and craftsmanship of the 'Made in Italy' tradition, have always been the hallmarks of the Group's products.

With over 3,000 employees and a network of 585 single-brand stores as of 30 September 2011, the Ferragamo Group operates in Italy and worldwide through companies that allow it to be a leader on European, American and Asian markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the marketing team in their day-to-day operations
• Handle sample packing and checking
• Assist in VIP system maintenance  
• Assist in PR clipping and event preparations  
• Handle any ad hoc task assigned 

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/Graduate in Marketing (1st or 2nd year)
• Good language capability and sound computer knowledge
• Detailed, self-motivated and fast learner
• Able to work at least 2 days per week for the next 6 months

Application link

Interested candidate can send resume and cover letter to HR@sg.ferragamo.com

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Internship – Coverage & Corporate Finance – Standard Chartered (posted on 18 NOV 2013)

Company	Standard Chartered
Industry	Coverage & Corporate Finance
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	18 November 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Standard Chartered operate in some of the world's most dynamic markets and have been for over 150 years. More than 90 per cent of our income and profits are derived from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

It is one of the world's most international banks. Its global network provides banking services in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Thus, it has been listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges, and rank among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation.

It provides a wide-range of products and services for personal and business customers across 68 markets. It is one of the world's most international banks with over 1,700 branches, offices and outlets in 68 countries.

Responsibilities

Internship programme provides students in their penultimate year with the opportunity to see what a career in a truly global bank feels like.

This 8-12 week internship programme between May-September 2014 won’t simply have you standing on the sidelines. You will have the opportunity to experience life within Coverage & Corporate Finance, working on real deals and adding value to the team.

Qualifications

The internship programme is open to students in their penultimate year of a bachelor's or a masters' degree. Upon completion of the internship you'll walk away with valuable experience and the possibility of being fast tracked to securing a graduate position with us.

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Graduate Program - Operations – Singapore Airlines (posted on 15 NOV 2013)

Company	Singapore Airlines
Industry	Airline Operations
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	15 November 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Singapore Airlines is a global company dedicated to providing air transportation services of the highest quality and to maximising returns for the benefit of its shareholders and employees.

Singapore Airlines has come a long way since our founding in 1972, evolving from a regional airline to one of the most respected travel brands around the world. We fly one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world to destinations spanning a network spread over six continents, with our Singapore Girl as our internationally-recognisable icon providing the high standards of care and service that customers have come to expect of us.

Responsibilities

You will eventually be posted as Station Manager and be responsible for managing SIA's operations in a particular airport overseas, handling all aspects of airport operations including customer service, baggage and cargo handling, inflight catering, ground safety regulations, and airport emergency plans. You will undergo a comprehensive training programme of about nine months before being posted overseas.

While posted overseas, your salary and substantive conditions of service will be as for Singapore based staff. In addition, you will enjoy benefits such as free furnished accommodation; cost of living and inducement allowances; company assistance towards children's school fees and partial compensation for loss of spouse's income.

Qualifications

You should possess a good university degree, preferably with Honours. In addition, you must be service-oriented and have an outgoing personality and proven leadership qualities. You should also possess a valid Class 3 driving license. 

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Internship – Cargo & Airline – Lufthansa (posted on 14 NOV 2013)

Company	Lufthansa
Industry	Cargo and Airline
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	14 November 2013
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Lufthansa Cargo AG is part of the Lufthansa Aviation Group's business area Logistics. With 4,600 employees and many international partners, Lufthansa Cargo is one of the worldwide leading companies in international air cargo business. 

Lufthansa and sometimes internationally as Lufthansa German Airlines) is the largest airline in Europe, both in terms of overall passengers carried and fleet size, and flag carrier of Germany. Having been a state-owned enterprise until 1994, the majority of Lufthansa's shares are nowadays held by private investors (88.52%), as well as MGL Gesellschaft für Luftverkehrswerte (10.05%), Deutsche Postbank (1.03%), and Deutsche Bank (0.4%). The name of the company is derived from Luft (the German word for "air"), and Hansa (a Latin term referring to the Hanseatic League).

The airline operates services to 18 domestic destinations and 197 international destinations in 78 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe, using a fleet of more than 280 aircraft.

Together with its partners, Lufthansa serves around 500 destinations. With over 620 aircraft, it has one of the largest passenger airline fleets in the world when combined with its subsidiaries.

Lufthansa is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance, formed in 1997. In 2012, Lufthansa Group carried over 103 million passengers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and reports for business conferences and meetings
• Support the manager in preparing internal and external communication related to Partners performance
• Coordinate strategically relevant projects in close cooperation with the respective departments and superiors (e.g. Value Chain Integration, Customer Loyalty Program Design)
• Proactively propose and initiate internal projects to increase efficiency and productivity
• Participate in regular meetings with the Key Account Management team
• Create briefings and minutes for customer and internal meetings and follow-up with participants
• Compile overview report on selected Global (GP) and Business (BP) Partner’s business performance to evaluate their support
• Analyze sales reports and develop action plans accordingly
• Additional support in CRM and Business Development related topics on ad-hoc basis 

Qualifications

• completed the 3rd semester of business administration, economics, engineering or natural sciences
• Enrolled at university for the entire period of the internship
• Excellent skills in coordination and facilitation as well as high analytical competence and conceptual problem solving capabilities
• Good MS Office application skills especially in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, MS Access is desirable
• Preferably with some practical working experience in related working environment
• Flexible and adaptable to different cultures
• Positive attitude, pleasant personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good command of English language

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Internship – Finance & Controlling – SCHOTT (posted on 13 NOV 2013)

Company	SCHOTT
Industry	Finance & Controlling
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	13 November 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

SCHOTT is an international technology group that has developed and produced special glass, materials, components and systems for over 125 years now. Worldwide, more than 16,000 employees are committed to providing our customers with more innovative ideas and solutions in the areas of household appliances, pharmaceuticals, electronics, optics, automotives and many other industries. 

SCHOTT ranks number one in the world with many of its products. Its core markets are the household appliance, solar power, pharmaceuticals, electronics, optics, transportation and architecture industries. The company is strongly committed to contributing to its customers’ success and making SCHOTT an important part of people’s lives with high-quality products and intelligent solutions. SCHOTT is committed to managing its business in a sustainable manner and supporting its employees, society and the environment. The SCHOTT Group maintains close proximity to its customers with manufacturing and sales units in 35 countries. Its workforce of around 16,000 employees generated worldwide sales of approximately 2 billion euros for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. SCHOTT AG, with its headquarters in Mainz (Germany) is owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate financial and management reports for the sales organizations in Asia Pacific
• Assist in the budget and forecasting process
• Support cost optimization initiatives in the region
• Ad-Hoc projects as and when required by business units or regional management
• Prepare power-point presentations for business review and regional conferences
• Perform financial review and monitor business performance of Sales Offices in the region

Qualifications

• Course of Studies: Major in Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• Good knowledge of accounting, finance and business management
• Past experience with SAP or MIK system would be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Meticulous and proactive
• Strong communication skills
• Language skills: 
• English - business fluent
• German - would be an advantage

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Graduate Program (Launch Research Associate Program) – Investment Management – Wellington Management (posted on 12 NOV 2013)

Company	Wellington Management
Industry	Investment Management
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	12 November 2013
Closing Date	01 December 2013

Employer Description

Tracing its roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP has been one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$774 billion in assets under management as of 30 June 2013, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

Responsibilities

Launch Research Associate (RA) Program. The goal of the Program is to provide flexible, value-added analytical resources to support the firm's mission of superior investment performance. Additionally, we endeavor to develop and identify exceptional Launch RAs to build our pipeline of talented investors. Through a series of multiple rotations, program participants will play a critical role in assisting experienced analysts and portfolio managers in conducting research and implementing their investment process.

This particular Launch RA role will be based in Singapore, but there are rotational opportunities (both short and longer term in nature) in our offices around the world including Boston, Hong Kong, London, Radnor, and Tokyo. Interested candidates should have geographic flexibility.

In the first two years in the role, Launch Research Associates should expect to complete a rotation in each of the following investment groups: Global Equity Portfolio Management (GEPM), Fixed Income, and Global Industry Research (GIR). Although less frequent in nature, there may also be opportunities within our Macroanalysis and Asset Allocation (AA) groups. Typically rotations are 3-12 months in length. The duration and nature of each rotation will vary considerably based on investor needs, fit, and the participants' skills and interests.

Examples of the nature of the work include:

• Analyzing potential investment opportunities
• Building and maintaining company financial spreadsheets
• Modeling sophisticated financial instruments
• Completing complex analytical projects
• Researching macroeconomic themes
• Interpreting company announcements
• Attending company meetings & conferences
• Communicating investment ideas in spoken & written form

After two years of rotating, participants may be placed in a longer-term (>1 year) assignment with an investment team (GEPM, Fixed Income or GIR; some opportunities may exist in AA or Macro). The total Launch Program is maximum 5 years in length. The Launch RA's career path during, and after, the five year period is based upon personal interests, individual skill and future potential to become a highly successful investor. 

Qualifications

Individual who are passionate and is seeking to embark on a career in investment research and investing

Demonstrated interest in and passion for investing and strong desire to analyze investment opportunities
Intellectually curious and mentally flexible, focused on continuous improvement, willingness and ability to take risk, try new things, and bring a broad, differentiated perspective
Analytical and problem-solving skills: must be able to synthesize disparate information, identify the most important elements, and arrive at a conclusion

Other important qualifications include strong academic credentials, a consistent track record of achievement, being a strategic thinker, demonstrated initiative, and ability to learn from peers. Although not required, progression towards the CFA is viewed favourably. Non-English language skills (especially Asian languages) will be viewed favourably.

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