CAPAP Graduate Trainee – Commercial Division – Siemens (posted on 20 MARCH 2014)

Company	Siemens
Industry	Technology & Power
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	20 March 2014
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. We employ around 360,000 employees worldwide in 190 countries.

Established in Singapore since 1908, Siemens is one of the largest European companies here with four companies and employing more than 1,400 people. We have contributed to many of the country’s key infrastructure projects, and have been setting the pace of growth and development for this island-nation with cutting-edge solutions and technologies.

Responsibilities

This unique and challenging program will start in June 2014 and last for 9 months. It is divided into theoretical and practical blocks. During the theory phases, which will be conducted in two different countries within the ASEAN and Pacific Region, all participants would learn together before applying the acquired knowledge during on-the-job training in the practical phases. Moreover, each CAPAP Graduate Trainee will receive support and career development coaching from a high profile internal mentor.

Qualifications

At least a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent.

At least Second Upper Class Honours or equivalent.

Good communication skills in English and one Asian Language

1-2   years work experience are also eligible to apply

1-3   Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in one additional ASEAN language is highly advantageous

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Internship – Digital Marketing – Skyscanner (posted on 19 MAR 2014)

Company	Skyscanner
Industry	Flight Engine Technology
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	19 March 2014
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Skyscanner is a passenger flight, hotel and car hire search engine that allows users to browse for flights, hotels and cars via price and location. Additional tools such as fare graphs, allow users to compare flight prices of any given route over a month period, or the price of weekend flights from any given city.

The site is multilingual, offering flight searches in over 30 languages including Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Spanish and Japanese.

Skyscanner does not sell flights directly; instead, the site can be used to find the cheapest deal for a desired route after which users are automatically transferred to the airline or travel supplier’s website to make their booking directly.

In addition to its flight search engine technology, Skyscanner also features regular news items from the travel and flight industry as well as travel tips for consumers.

Responsibilities

Our Commercial teams are responsible for building and selling the Skyscanner brand worldwide. Within this function we have dedicated teams in Digital Marketing, Social Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Market Development, Content, PR, Sales/Business Development and Design.

Joining this team as an intern or graduate would involve tasks such as paid channel optimisation and analysis, keyword Research, managing A/B tests, creating promotion strategies for content and reporting and analysis. Candidates should have experience in or be interested in affiliate marketing, building websites, creating databases, display advertising, media buying and must be proficient in Excel.

Qualifications

• Do you have a passion for innovation and eagerness to learn?
• Are you an excellent communicator?
• Do you have an interest in Researching and Marketing?
• Do you pay strong attention to detail?
• Do you have strong writing ability?
• Are you a creative thinker with a passion for all things digital?
• A passion for fun with a proactive ’can-do, will-do’ attitude to be successful and learn?
• Ability to work on own initiative, under direction and within a team, as appropriate?
• Ability to share opinions?
• Can you analyse information and communicate/report to a wide audience?
• Are you a strong influencer?
• Adaptable? Flexible approach?
• Above all creative, enthusiastic, drive to learn and Ability to work in a fast paced environment?

Application link

Interested candidate can send resume and cover letter to internsandgrads@skyscanner.net

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Damco International Graduate Program – Supply Chain Management – Damco (posted on 18 MAR 2014)

Company	Damco
Industry	Supply Chain Management
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	18 March 2014
Closing Date	15 April 2014

Employer Description

Damco is one of the world's leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management services. Damco is one of the world's leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,300 employees in over 300 offices across 90 countries and representation in a further 30 countries. In 2012, the company had a net turnover of USD 3,3 billion, managed more than 2,7 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 210,000 tonnes. Damco is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.

For more than 20 years, Damco has been offering a broad range of transportation and logistics solutions to customers all over the world, and has over 9500 colleagues in 280 offices, covering more than 90 countries in Africa, Asia, America, Europe, Middle East, and Latin America. Damco is an independent business activity within the Maersk Group. We embrace diversity and recruit the best person for the job - regardless of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Responsibilities

The program offers wide range of learning opportunities. You will gain insight into Damco at a strategic level. We offer global network opportunities with key customers and within Damco organization. You will be given international logistics exposure in Supply chain, Ocean and Air. You will also expand your industry know-how of African, Asian, European and American business and logistics market and in the process, build financial and operational excellence in creating profitable programs for customers.

In addition, as part of the Damco International Graduate Programme, which is a 2 year programme partnering a reputed business school, you will have an accelerated learning plan, an assigned mentor, crossfunctional exposure and the opportunity to build an excellent network as well as personal branding.

Qualifications

To succeed, you will thrive on delivering excellent performance to your team with tasks of complexity ranging from the highest to the lowest. You have a rational mindset, the ability to interact naturally and professionally with high level stakeholders. You possess a high level of energy and integrity, showing yourself as an agile learner. You have a structured and methodical approach to work and follow things through. 

Good academic background with a high level of IT proficiency, especially MS Excel, is required.

You must be a highly-driven individual who woo after challenges, as you will be expected to deliver excellent results in your projects, course modules spanning across three cities around the world in addition to excellent performance at work.

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Internship – Policy Support – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (posted on 17 MAR 2014)

Company	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Industry	International Policy
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	17 March 2014
Closing Date	07 April 2014

Employer Description

APEC was established in 1989 to further enhance economic growth and prosperity for the region and to strengthen the Asia-Pacific community.

Since its inception, APEC has worked to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers across the Asia-Pacific region, creating efficient domestic economies and dramatically increasing exports. Key to achieving APEC's vision are what are referred to as the 'Bogor Goals' of free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific by 2010 for industrialised economies and 2020 for developing economies

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.

APEC is an intergovernmental grouping that operates on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect for the views of all participants. Unlike the WTO or other multilateral trade bodies, APEC has no treaty obligations required of its participants. Decisions made within APEC are reached by consensus and commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis.

APEC has 21 members - referred to as "member economies" - which account for approximately 40 percent of the world's population, approximately 55 percent of world GDP and about 44 percent of world trade.

Responsibilities

Assist in carrying out research and processing quantitative and qualitative data for use in PSU reports; 

Assist in the preparation of policy and research reports; 

Update and manage socio-economic databases; and
Perform other duties as assigned by PSU staff

Qualifications

• Preferably existing students who are enrolled in a Masters' programs in Economics, Public Policy or Statistics in Singapore’s tertiary institutions. Skilled undergraduate students in their senior year in these areas are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical capacity.
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications such as Word and Excel.  

Application link

Interested Master students, please send your resume to Aveline Low at albh@apec.org

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2014 Management Trainee – Hotel Management – Hilton Worldwide (posted on 13 MAR 2014)

Company	Hilton Worldwide
Industry	Hotel Management
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	13 March 2014
Closing Date	30 March 2014

Employer Description

Hilton Worldwide (formerly, Hilton Hotels Corporation) is an American global hospitality company. It is owned by the Blackstone Group, a private equity firm. As of August 2012 Hilton brands encompass 3,897 hotels with over 642,000 rooms in 91 countries. Hilton is ranked as the 38th largest private company in the United States by Forbes.

The company owns, manages, and/or franchises a portfolio of brands which includes Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree (DoubleTree by Hilton), Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

Responsibilities

A Management Trainee - Southeast Asia will be part of an 18-month program defined by 3 phases, each with a duration of 6 months.

The 1st phase will allow Trainee to explore all departments in the hotel both front line operations and back of house. In the 2nd phase, the Trainee will progress to four (4) specialized operational departments namely 'Front Office', 'Kitchen', 'Housekeeping', 'Food & Beverage' - for focused training. The 3rd and final phase focuses on Supervisory Functional Duties and Responsibilities, and Leadership and People Management. There will be cross-exposure opportunities for the Trainee as he/she will be required to work in a different hotel for the last six months. 

Upon graduation, the Management Trainee can expect an actual placement of an entry-level manager (or equivalent) in host hotel.

Qualifications

A Management Trainee - Southeast Asia with Hilton Worldwide is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.  To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

Must be regionally mobile

Degree holders in any discipline or 3-year diploma education in hospitality and tourism or its equivalent.

English fluency (communication skills) with good command in 1 Asian language

Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

Ability to work on your own or in teams

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2014 -2015 Winter Internship Program – Investment Banking – Morgan Stanley (posted on 12 MAR 2014)

Company	Morgan Stanley
Industry	Investment Banking
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	14 March 2014
Closing Date	24 July 2014

Employer Description

Morgan Stanley is a worldwide leader in investment banking and is one of the top firms in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), underwriting of equity and equity-related transactions, corporate debt issuance and high-yield debt financing. We are consistently recognised for our performance in both traditional and innovative financing techniques and helping a wide range of clients around the world to make and execute decisions about their business strategy and financial structure.

Responsibilities

Winter Analyst Program is designed to provide a realistic view of investment banking by having Winter Analysts assume the functions of Full-Time Analysts for 10 weeks where you will work alongside deal teams on a variety of live situations and transactions. Along the way, you will obtain a strong foundation in the basic skills of financial analysis and deal execution.

TRAINING PROGRAM. This intensive 10-week Program commences in December and begins with several days of classroom training. Your training will continue throughout the winter with structured learning sessions run by senior executives. Similarly, you will have many opportunities to integrate with peers and staff through a series of networking activities.

The work is challenging, and Winter Analysts are encouraged to roll up their sleeves, dig into financial statements and perform the role of a Full-Time IBD Analyst. Assignments vary depending upon group placement, but typically include:

Analysing financial and operating information relating to corporates and industries

Researching financial and industry trends.

Creating statistical exhibits that analyse comparative financial performance.

Building models to depict projected financial results and to value companies.

Participating actively in the execution of financing and/or M&A transactions.

Qualifications

You must be a university student in your penultimate year of study or first-year Masters student with outstanding academic credentials; preference given to financial/business-related studies. Students must graduate between December 2015 and July 2016.

You have oral and written fluency in English. Business fluency in Mandarin or Korean is required for the Program in Hong Kong. Business fluency in Mandarin, Korean, Hindi or another Asian language is preferred for the Program in Singapore.

You are a team player with a strong work ethic who thrives with confidence when faced with intellectual challenges.

You have strong analytical skills and the ability to grasp complex data, manage multiple projects, provide complicated financial analysis and develop appropriate corporate finance solutions.

You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to form effective working relationships through collaboration, strive for excellence and exhibit the highest ethical standards

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