Intern - Strategy

DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd invites applications for a Group Strategy Internship to support strategic projects, market research, competitor insights, and business planning activities. You will work closely with the Strategy team to contribute to initiatives that drive growth and improve operational efficiency.

The role offers hands-on exposure to desk research, data collection, and the preparation of reports and presentations, with collaboration across functions to understand business needs and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with interest in data and research findings.
• Good verbal and written communication, able to summarize information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Exposure to data analysis or visualization tools such as SQL and Tableau is a plus.
• Able to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
• Proactive, curious, and willing to learn new topics, tools, and business concepts.
• Careful and accurate in research, data handling, documentation, and presentation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support desk research on market trends, industry developments, competitor movements, and opportunities.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to identify key observations.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings.
• Support development of strategic plans by conducting desk research and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

Written communication

Education

Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing (student)

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

The Group Strategy Intern will join the Strategy team to support strategic projects, market research, competitor insights, and business planning activities. Working closely with team members, this role contributes to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Group Strategy.

About the Role

The Group Strategy Intern will join the Strategy team to support strategic projects, market research, competitor insights, and business planning activities. Working closely with team members, this role contributes to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.

What You Will Deliver

• Support desk research on market trends, industry developments, competitor movements, and potential business opportunities using available internal and external sources.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to identify key observations and support business discussions.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings.
• Support the development of strategic plans and initiatives by conducting desk research and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and contribute to the preparation of strategy materials.
• Assist in coordinating project activities, tracking progress, documenting updates, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Support basic financial and business analysis under guidance, including simple modeling, data checks, and preparation of summaries.
• Administrative duties and coordination tasks as required.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with interest in working with data, research findings, and business information.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize information clearly and support the preparation of presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Exposure to data analysis or visualization tools such as SQL and Tableau is a plus.
• Able to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders in a professional environment.
• Proactive, curious, and willing to learn new topics, tools, and business concepts.
• Careful and accurate in research, data handling, documentation, and presentation preparation.

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Group Strategy.