Intern - Distribution, Marketing and Products

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

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The candidate will gain first-hand experience of the asset management industry by joining fast paced distribution function. He/She will be working with a dynamic group of experienced professionals and will get an insight into what it is like working for one of the largest asset management houses in Asia.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist marketing and sales support in management of marketing collaterals
• Assist in the research and collation of new sales opportunities across different markets
• Assist sales support in providing fund update materials to key distributors
• Undertake a sales/marketing project end-to-end and present findings to department heads at the end of internship

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• The candidate should be a self-starter who has the ability to use his/her own initiative. A creative person who can cultivate original ideas and drive them through to practical application is essential. 
• This is a role that requires the individual to provide support on a broad range of activities across multiple jurisdictions and it is therefore very important for the candidate to be organised and methodical in the approach to tasks.
• The candidate should be highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects within strict deadlines. 
• A basic understanding of financial products and fund structures (Funds, share classes, feeder funds etc.)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly team orientated
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to complete tasks within required deadlines
• Work to and share best practice
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Can do attitude

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.