Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Futures Associate Program – Franklin Templeton Investments (posted on 08 MARCH 2016)

Company
Franklin Templeton Investments
Industry
Finance
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
08 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
Franklin Resources Inc. is an American holding company that, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments; it is a global investment firm originally founded in New York in 1947 as Franklin Distributors, Inc.  Today, Franklin Templeton Investments is one of the world's largest asset management groups with over US$850 billion in assets under management (AUM) on behalf of over 25 million private, professional and institutional investors

Responsibilities
The Futures Program is an entry-level program where we hire university graduates with good potential into the organization as Futures Associates (FA) and develop them over a 2-year structured program comprising six rotational stints of four months each in various functions. Upon completion, the FA will be placed in a local function in Singapore depending on fit and availability of suitable positions.

It is anticipated that the experience gained through various rotations will develop and better equip the FA to contribute to their eventual placement department.

Qualifications
  • Recent university graduate or graduate with less than one year prior work experience
  • Possess a Business-related degree with 2nd Upper Class Honours or above.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English language
  • Besides academic results, we will look at past internship or working experiences as well as the growth potential, personal attributes and aptitude of the applicant
Application link






2016 Industrial Placement Program - UBS (posted on 08 MARCH 2016)

Company
UBS
Industry
Banking/Finance
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
08 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
The Group Operating Officer (GOO) supports UBS's Singapore and Asia Pacific (APAC) Management including the APAC Chief Operating Officer and Country Heads in the region. The GOO Office coordinates and supports the Control and Logistics functions, and seeks to maintain a consolidated overview of the front-to-back control environment in APAC.

Responsibilities
Involved in a wide range of activities, the GOO Office leads cross-business projects, oversees group-wide front-to-back activities, and supports key meetings and committees. It also acts as secretary to the: Singapore Outsourcing Governance; IB Operating and Risk; and Singapore Management Committees. In addition, it is responsible for: organizes branch-wide events; resource allocation/cost review/budget planning; and business management.

Qualifications
Highly-energetic and driven undergraduate students in their penultimate year of studies (and fresh graduates 2015/2016), seeking an apprenticeship-type job placement and available to join on a 12-month industrial placement program. The 12-month program begins on 18 July 2016 and requires applicants to take a year out of their studies.

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Monday, March 7, 2016

Trainee – Creative Assistant – International Flavors & Fragrances (posted on 07 MARCH 2016)


Company
International Flavors & Fragrances
Industry
FMCG
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
07 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
As a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products, millions of consumers around the world enjoy our products on a daily basis. Since the 19th century, IFF and its predecessor companies have worked closely with the world's leading brands in developing the scents and tastes for products that have become household names.

Consumers experience these flavors and fragrances in beverages, sweets, dairy, and savory products, as well as fine fragrances, beauty care products, detergents, and household goods. By focusing on our core competencies of consumer insight, research & development, and creative expertise, we continue to be an integral part in helping our customers drive consumer preference and grow the equity of their brands.

Responsibilities
This entry level position will give the incumbent exposure to a unique industry where science and creativity intersect. This position is considered a stepping stone to IFF's renowned Flavorist Training Program. Selected candidate for the training program will advance from this entry level position to join the Flavorist Development Program as a Trainee Flavorist. The first phase of the training program involves completing training modules in addition to your current Creative Assistant role. After the first phase of training the role takes a full time focus on Creative training. The training program consist of 3 phases and involve raw material recognition, flavor creation technics, basic training in flavor technology, all application areas and basics of analysis of flavors & foods. You will get to know R&D, production, quality control departments, sales and marketing. Further, you will gain an international experience and be supported / mentored during this period by experienced flavorists.

Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Science (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Food Engineering/Technology)
  • Good sense of taste and smell (Must passed IFF Internal Olfactive Smelling and Flavor Test)
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Good laboratory practice skills especially weighing accurately
  • Computer literacy especially Microsoft Office programs
  • Good communication skills both written & verbal. English required, another language is beneficial
  • Creative mind; able to come up with new ideas and concepts which are practical to implement
  • Team player
  • Disciplined, good time management & process oriented
  • Accuracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
Application link




Internship – Technology – INTTRA (posted on 07 MARCH 2016)

Company
INTTRA
Industry
Technology
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
07 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
INTTRA is the world’s largest, multi-carrier e-commerce marketplace for ocean shipping. INTTRA professionals work with more than 50 leading carriers and NVOCCs, over 100 software alliance partners, as well as their customers, to streamline and standardize their shipping processes worldwide through a network of more than 220,000 shipping professionals. Over 650,000 container orders are initiated on the INTTRA platform each week, representing 24 percent of global ocean container trade.

Responsibilities
  • Focus on generation of an event calendar and Asia Heat map.
  • Drive alignment when it comes to the Product Roadmap, performance dashboards, QBR standardization etc.
  • Support various projects from Strategy to dashboard formulation.
  • Learn the basics of Business Project Management 
Qualifications
  • MBA students only
  • Business major with a preference for a specialization / major / minor  in Strategy / Project management  / Logistics & supply chain (not a requirement but a nice to have)
  • Self-starter with the ability to learn on the job
  • Prior work / projects related to strategy / project management would be preferred
  • A strong base in Microsoft suite of products would be desired
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Fluent in English
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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Graduate Program – Business Transformation Consulting – IBM (posted on 03 MARCH 2016)


Company
IBM
Industry
Technology
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
03 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
International Business Machines Corporation is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with corporate headquarters in Armonk, New York.

Responsibilities

  • Strong leadership and adaptability, with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly challenging tasks and problems, even beyond initial scope of responsibility
  • Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus despite conflicting demands
  • Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results
  • Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
  • Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
  • A passion for innovative ideas and technologies coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA or 2nd upper equivalent
  • Required: Bachelor Degree or Master
  • Preferred: Master Degree;
  • A strong interest to join an Entry Level/ Graduate Consulting Program
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Graduate Program – Institutional Banking and Markets – Commonwealth Bank (posted on 02 MARCH 2016)

Company
Commonwealth Bank
Industry
Banking
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
02 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
The Commonwealth Bank Group is Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services, and our vision is to be Australia's finest financial services organisation through excelling in customer service. We have over 50,000 employees across our retail, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and broking businesses, as well as a range of interests around the world.

Responsibilities
  • Contribute from day one: You'll be given real work that impacts our business and our customers 
  • Receive training and development: You'll receive formal training for technical and soft skill development, both relevant to the whole Group and to your specific business area 
  • Enjoy support and networking opportunities: You'll have a mentor and a buddy to support you throughout your Program. You'll also network with your fellow graduates/interns and with managers from the Bank 
  • Gain access to senior management: You'll have unique access to senior leaders, and our graduates have the chance to enjoy a breakfast with our CEO and our Group Executives 
  • Enjoy stability: Working at Australia's largest bank, you benefit from fantastic offices with the latest technical innovations, corporate discounts and much more 
Qualifications
  • Be completing your Undergraduate degree this year or have completed in 2015 – we are open to degree discipline
  • Have achieved a minimum of a credit average (65%) overall in your degree
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Internship – Business Line Management – CME Group (posted on 02 MARCH 2016)

Company
CME Group
Industry
Technology & Innovation
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
02 March 2016
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing provider in the world, which offers clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded contracts, as well as for over-the-counter derivatives transactions through CME ClearPort®. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk in both listed and over-the-counter derivatives markets.

Responsibilities
  • The Intern will provide input into the planning for and execute on the global metals product line strategy. This includes coverage of precious, base and ferrous metals futures, options and OTC clearing products.
  • The successful candidate will help support the management and positioning of the global products and services of the Metals business line, implement a vision for product innovation, pricing, marketing, technology, and organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
  • Support the local Metals BLM to deliver competitive landscape and ecosystem updates
  • Perform data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) on current metals BLM projects
  • Assist the local Metals BLM to provide support to internal and external customers’ requests for information
  • Contribute to ongoing global Metals BLM team and APAC regional project execution and reporting, with a focus on proactively tracking growth in volume and revenue, identify trends and potential threat 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor (or above) degree holder, major in engineering, finance, maths preferred
  • Good attention to detail 
  • Previous data analysis and coding experience essential, working knowledge of VBA, R, MetLab, Python 
  • Some understanding of Financial Markets and futures products, trading experience preferred
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore 
Application link