Off-Cyle Intern, Investment Stewardship, (Governance & Shareholder Value) (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. For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg. For the Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026.

Introduction to the Role

Investment Stewardship plays an important role in driving long-term capital value across Temasek's investments. We advance strong governance practices and deepen capital markets access across our portfolio companies. We engage with our companies, institutional investors, brokers, governance standard setters, and regulators, translating insights into sustainable value outcomes.

This role offers first-hand exposure to how a global investor evaluates boards, management incentives, shareholder rights, and market expectations to support long-term value creation across its portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on global governance trends, including board composition, executive remuneration, shareholder rights, proxy voting policies and regulations, as well as investor expectations across the US, Europe, and Asia markets.
• Support portfolio company engagement by preparing governance diagnostics, peer benchmarking, and briefing materials on board effectiveness, incentive structures, and shareholder value alignment.
• Participate in selected discussions with governance thought leaders, proxy advisors, peer investors, regulators, exchanges, and internal stakeholders; help translate takeaways into practical recommendations for portfolio engagement.
• Help track stewardship activities, engagement outcomes, and emerging themes to inform portfolio priorities.

Requirements

• Able to commit full-time for a minimum of 20 weeks. Interns who are able to commit to a full-time (5 days/week) or a minimum of part-time (4 days/week) internship is strongly preferred.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Business, Accountancy, Economics, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in corporate governance, board effectiveness, shareholder rights, public policy, and responsible investing.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to distil complex material into clear insights.
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.