Finance Trainee

CORNERSTONE ADVISERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm located in Singapore is seeking candidates to gain hands-on experience in various finance functions, including financial planning and analysis. You will support decision-making with budgeting and financial modelling, consult with clients for tailored investment advice, and engage in portfolio management. Ideal for those looking to develop skills in risk assessment and market analysis while working closely with high-net-worth individuals and corporations.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in financial planning, reporting, analysis, tax, and treasury.
• Work on budgeting, financial modelling, and strategic financial planning.
• Build expertise in financial software, risk assessment, and market analysis.
• Consult with clients to provide tailored investment advice and manage portfolios.
• Support M&A, IPOs, private equity placements, and capital raising.
• Assess financial risks, ensure compliance with regulations.

Job description

• Learn across functions: Gain hands‑on experience in various areas like financial planning, reporting, analysis, tax, and treasury.
• Support decision‑making: Work with managers on budgeting, financial modelling, and strategic financial planning.
• Develop skills: Build expertise in financial software, risk assessment, and market analysis (equities, bonds, etc.).
• Client/Internal Focus: Depending on the company, they might manage client portfolios (wealth management) or support internal business units.
• Financial Analysis & Research: Conduct due diligence, analyze market trends, create financial models, evaluate asset performance, research industries/companies.
• Client Advisory: Consult with clients (HNWIs, corporations) to understand goals, provide tailored investment advice, manage portfolios, and offer wealth/estate planning.
• Deal Execution: Support M&A, IPOs, private equity placements, and capital raising (debt/equity).
• Portfolio Management: Build, monitor, and rebalance investment portfolios, providing regular updates and reports.
• Risk Management: Assess financial risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement control processes.