Intern, Business and Program Development

Salary Range: Part-time: S$500.00/month, Full-time: S$1,000.00/month

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event. 

About the Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program

The Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to tackle the issues that shape the global agenda as they enter the financial, investment, corporate, multilateral, or philanthropic sectors. We create a customized experience for each intern, which is tailored to their interest area and career trajectory as well as emphasizes their professional and personal development. This experience includes opportunities to:

• Interact with high-level business leaders, government representatives, investors, and academic experts
• Meet and work with the Milken Institute’s global network of senior executives 
• Learn from senior leaders at the Milken Institute
• Gain insights into the workings of global financial markets through dedicated workshops
• Network with an international and diverse group of peers and professionals 

About the Position 

The Business & Program Development team offers students (Bachelor’s or Master’s) pursuing a career in investment banking, private banking, or asset management unique exposure to the key players in the investment management and banking landscape of the Asia-Pacific region.
 

Working closely with the Business and Program Development team, the Business Development Intern will focus on engaging current strategic partners, developing new partnerships, and expanding audiences around our series of events including the Asia Summit,a tremendous opportunity to join the team organizing this exclusive, invitation-only event that will gather over 1,000 high-profile executives, influential investors, heads of sovereign wealth funds, and philanthropists from around the world.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of key players in the financial services (banks, asset managers, institutional investors), family business, and philanthropic communities
• Attend client meetings and produce post-meeting deliverables, including sponsorship proposals for potential partners
• Support the planning, logistics and execution of Business and Program Development led programs at the Asia Summit
• Coordinate the management of the CRM database and invitation mailings with the Los Angeles and other global offices
• Regularly update the team with pertinent market news and trends
• Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a keen interest and aptitude in financial services, business development, and global markets
• Exhibits solid research and analytical skill, with high proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communicative skills 
• Able to work in a dynamic team environment, capable of both collaborative and independent work
• Committed to professional growth and learning in a challenging environment
• Proficiency in a regional language, such as but not limited to Japanese, Korean, and/or Mandarin, is a substantial plus but not required

Internship Duration

We offer 4 to 12-month internships with flexibility on the dates. We have a strong preference for interns who can stay through the completion of the Asia Summit, until at least 9^th October 2026. In the event of health restrictions, we expect interns to be able to work fully remotely as needed and join team meetings and other calls virtually.

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Singapore. Please note, we are not sponsoring employment passes or work visas at this time—being authorized to work in Singapore is a precondition of employment. This includes Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and individuals who already hold a valid and independent work pass that does not require sponsorship from our company.

This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely.  This schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Please submit resume (CV) and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume (CV) and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume (CV) and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.