Corporate Development Intern

Oakwood & Drehem Capital Pte. Ltd.oakwoodgrp.com; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood & Drehem Capital Pte. Ltd. is offering a full-time internship in corporate advisory and project support in Singapore. The role involves assisting with M&A, pre-IPO activities, cross-border projects and coordinating with clients and external partners.

You will help prepare materials, conduct market and company research, and draft communications. Mandarin is preferred for client interactions, and LOA or credit-bearing arrangements are welcome.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, law, or communications.
• Ability to commit to a full-time internship (LOA or credit-bearing) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Mandarin preferred due to client interactions.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with client-facing communication, document handling, research, and coordination work.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate advisory, M&A, pre-IPO and cross-border projects.
• Prepare project materials, meeting notes, decks, client summaries, and internal updates.
• Conduct basic market, company and industry research and information gathering.
• Coordinate with clients, partners and external service providers; organize client information and documents.
• Draft emails, messages and bilingual communications; assist in meeting coordination and follow-ups.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Law, or Communications

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

1. Corporate Advisory & Project Support

• - Support ongoing corporate advisory, M&A, pre-IPO, and cross-border business projects.
• - Assist in preparing project materials, meeting notes, presentation decks, client summaries, and internal updates.
• - Conduct basic market research, company research, industry research, and business information collection.
• - Support the team in tracking project progress, follow-ups, and client deliverables.

2. Client Communication & Business Coordination

• - Assist in communicating with clients, business partners, and external service providers.
• - Help collect and organize client information, required documents, and project-related materials.
• - Draft and refine emails, WhatsApp messages, meeting summaries, and bilingual communication materials when required.
• - Support coordination for meetings, calls, events, and follow-up action items.

3. Corporate Secretarial, Compliance & KYC Support

• - Assist with corporate secretarial documentation, filing, scanning, printing, and record keeping.
• - Support KYC and compliance processes, including collecting client particulars, identification documents, proof of address, company documents, and other required information.
• - Help coordinate with internal teams on company incorporation, corporate governance, statutory documents, engagement letters, and related administrative processes.

4. Accounting, Tax & Corporate Services Coordination

• - Assist in coordinating with internal accounting and tax teams on client matters, including financial statements, GST registration/submission, corporate income tax filing, invoices, and supporting documents.
• - Help summarize client requests and communicate key information clearly to the relevant internal team members.
• - Support documentation and follow-up for corporate services projects.

5. Business Development & Cross-border Projects

• - Support business development initiatives involving Singapore, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other regional markets.
• - Assist in preparing company profiles, pitch decks, proposals, client briefing notes, and partnership materials.
• - Conduct research on potential clients, partners, industries, and regional business opportunities.
• - Support follow-up work after business events, networking sessions, and client meetings.

Requirements:

• - Undergraduate student in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Law, Communications, or related disciplines.
• - Able to commit to a full-time internship, preferably under LOA or a credit-bearing internship arrangement.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred due to frequent communication with Chinese-speaking clients.
• - Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• - Comfortable with client-facing communication, document handling, research, and coordination work.
• - Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email communication.
• - Interest in corporate advisory, M&A, corporate finance, business development, corporate services, compliance, or cross-border business is preferred.

What You Will Gain:

• - Exposure to a boutique corporate advisory firm in Singapore.
• - Hands-on experience in client communication, project coordination, KYC, corporate services, and cross-border business support.
• - Opportunity to understand how corporate advisory, M&A support, pre-IPO advisory, company incorporation, compliance, accounting, and tax-related matters are coordinated in practice.
• - Experience working with clients and partners across Singapore, China, and Southeast Asia.
• - Practical training in business writing, research, presentation preparation, and professional communication.