Strategy Intern - Singapur, Singapore - Circles Life
Description
About Us
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands through its offerings.
Having pioneered a successful blueprint for disrupting the telco space in Singapore, Circles has since launched its own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. Circles has also partnered with other telco operators to launch digital services, enabling our partners to accelerate growth and capture market share within a short period of time.
Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.
We are backed by global investors such as Sequoia, Warburg Pincus, EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned backers of industry-shaking innovators
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are looking for a motivated individual who is hungry to learn and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The person should have an eye for detail with strong analytical skills to conduct research to contribute towards strategy, whilst having a creative spark to prepare effective communication materials. As part of the Strategy & Innovation team, the intern will help to support the development of strategy, alongside the execution of strategic initiatives.
The intern will have the opportunity to (but not limited to):
- Conduct research and analyse findings to contribute towards strategy (e.g. future of Telcos, topic areas of interest)
- Support the preparations of meetings, workshops or offsites to provide strategic alignment with a focus
- Facilitate effective communication internally and externally via preparation of presentations and communication materials
- Support the execution of strategic initiatives
- This role will work closely with other teams (business, engineering, product etc)
- The intern will have an opportunity to have a purview of strategic thinking
- This is a full time (5 days) internship with the preference of minimal 5 months commitment within time period of April 2024 to December 2024 in Singapore office.
This is a group level role based in Singapore
WHY THIS ROLE IS UNIQUE
Build a legacy - Have the opportunity to work directly with Engineering and company leader(s) on strategic thinking and implementation to leave an impact
Create your own path - autonomy and freedom to define and be the one responsible to make it happen, whilst having the support and guidance from Head of Strategic Implementation
Be at the position to witness and understand how leaders think
10X - Be part of a fast-growing organisation with ambitious plans to expand into multiple more markets and verticals, and help be the one to make it happen.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategy and research: Conduct research, market scan, analysis of information and produce insights to support ongoing strategic initiatives and strategy. S/he will be expected to conduct research independently, present findings in actionable format, synthesize and summarise key takeaways.
Strategic Implementation: Trusted supporter who aids the Head of Strategy to focus on larger strategic initiatives; contribute to ideation, planning, and execution of strategic projects across several areas to deliver ambitious outcomes
Communication management: Prepare and manage the execution of communication materials (e.g. presentations, videos) to effectively communicate internally (rest of the company) and externally (e.g. client-ready materials)
Others: Support any adhoc tasks to meet the needs of the team
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Head of Strategy & Innovation and team
Other leaders / teams in the organisation, where relevant
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Current students currently pursuing their Masters degree/Bachelors, or recently graduated / waiting to pursue further studies
- Min. 5-months (longer duration preferred) within the time period of April 2024 to December 2024. Please indicate your availability for the internship.
- Motivated with a strong sense of ownership, willingness to learn and great sense of initiative.
- Highly adaptable, creative problem solver with a positive can-do attitude who likes fast paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel and/or Google Slide and Google Sheet
- Strong eye for detail and willingness to roll up the sleeves to perform indepth research
- Ability to digest different information and synthesize to informative insights
- Ability to find creative ways to overcome difficulties when finding information
Good to have
- Ability to read financial statements
- Ability to generate video for external facing