Off-Cycle Intern, Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group, PSRGO Portfolio Construction (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.

Role Summary

The Portfolio Construction Team within the Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group Office (PSRGO)'s mandate is to guide the overall portfolio towards a more optimal risk-return profile and enhance its resilience by assisting with strategic capital allocation decisions.

We are seeking a highly analytical Intern to provide essential operational and research support. This role is designed to be a meaningful, deep-dive experience into institutional portfolio construction. You will assist the team in efforts to narrow and lift the cone of outcomes, directly contributing to the resilience of the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio construction support by researching and analyzing capital allocation frameworks to achieve portfolio goals.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quantitative models and tools to support asset allocation and portfolio optimization.
• Conduct investment research on various asset classes and investment strategies to evaluate their fit within broader portfolio objectives.
• Enhance team productivity and output quality by identifying manual bottlenecks and streamlining workflow processes.

Requirements

Commitment and Education

• 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.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a finance and/or quantitative field with a strong comfort level in Mathematics, Econometrics, and Programming.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated interest in investing, Portfolio Construction Theory, optimization methodologies, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Python, and Power Automate would be advantageous.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate goals effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A demonstrated passion for analyzing complex investment problems and generating actionable insights.