Strategy and Programme Management Intern, Cybersecurity, Centre of Excellence (Jan - Jun 2027)

About Temasek

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.

Internship Opportunity: Cybersecurity Department Centre of Excellence

Temasek’s Cybersecurity Department is seeking interns to join our Centre of Excellence (CCOE) team. This role offers hands-on experience in strategic planning, change management, programme management, and governance, while providing students with a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment. Interns will have the opportunity to own and execute internal cyber engagement events and communications and help craft engaging training materials and programmes to drive awareness and adoption of cybersecurity practices across the organisation.

Responsibilities

This role will support the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CoE) function, driving programme governance, ensuring smooth execution of cross-functional initiatives, and assisting to support organizational change efforts to drive transformation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support CoE pillar responsibilities across key areas: Strategic Planning, Change management, programme governance, and management reporting.
• Support Temasek Portfolio Company (TPC) engagements.
• Own and execute internal firm cyber engagement events and communications.
• Implement change management initiatives.
• Front external communications with TPCs product vendors.
• Assist in staffing the CISO for executive engagements.
• Drive security awareness through innovative and engaging methods, creating a culture where cybersecurity becomes second nature.

Requirements and Qualifications

General Requirements

• Must be able to commit full-time for a minimum of 20 weeks. Interns who can commit to a full-time (5 days/week) or a minimum of part-time (4 days/week) internship are strongly preferred.
• Applicants must indicate their availability (start and end date) and expected graduation date.

Academic Background

We are seeking university undergraduates pursuing majors/degrees in Marketing, Communications, or Business. We also welcome applicants from other disciplines with demonstrated interest in the cybersecurity field.

Skills and Attributes We Are Looking For

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in marketing, communications, and/or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and an eagerness to learn.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with the ability to identify, manage, and resolve issues.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Possess integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive information.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Prior internship experience in change management, programme governance, marketing, and/or communications will be considered a strong plus.