Global Investing Intern – Client Portfolios

Cambridge Associates LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Exposure to global offices

Orientation and training

Job summary

Cambridge Associates in Singapore is hiring a Global Investing Intern – Client Portfolios to join our GIS team for a 7-month program starting in January and concluding in July. You will work with client investment teams on a range of portfolios across Asia, gaining exposure to multiple asset classes and research-driven recommendations.

Interns are paired with an Investment Analyst mentor, receive in-depth training, and contribute to portfolio reviews, performance reporting, and the evaluation of

Qualifications

• Penultimate students (any major), with a record of high academic achievement
• Must be eligible to work in Singapore without sponsorship or restriction

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular portfolio review and recommendation materials for our clients’ investment committees.
• Prepare and draft investment recommendations related to the hiring or firing of investment managers.
• Perform quantitative analysis related to asset allocation, risk monitoring, and performance attribution.
• Participate in the development and/or periodic review of asset allocation, investment strategy and portfolio construction for client portfolios.
• Participate in the critical evaluation and selection of investment managers for virtually all asset classes, including alternative investments such as venture capital, private equity, private credit and hedge funds.
• Participate in investment manager meetings and assist in the manager research process.
• Liaise with the Client Reporting Group in the preparation of clients’ performance reports.
• Collaborate with Investment Directors and Analysts to support clients’ inquiries and requests on an ad-hoc basis

Skills

Investment analysis

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Penultimate students

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Firm Overview

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Company Background

Since our founding in 1973, we have been a market leader in building diversified investment portfolios. With 13 offices around the globe and a world-class network of managers, we offer the scale, resources, and networks of a global firm, coupled with the trust, independence, and personal attention of a boutique firm.

Our work helps our clients do good in the world, and we embrace the opportunity to contribute to their positive impact.

Job Description Summary

We are hiring a Global Investing Intern – Client Portfolios in our Singapore office.

Job Description

The 6-month internship program with our Global Investment Services (GIS) team in Singapore provides immediate exposure to the investment world and an opportunity to work alongside client investment teams with a range of experiences. Our team is responsible for portfolio management and providing advisory services to our clients across Asia. We leverage our global expertise across multiple asset classes to provide research-driven recommendations and advice to our clients and build custom portfolios catered to their individual needs, circumstances, and priorities. You will work with a variety of clients ranging from endowments to private clients. You will be exposed to different client portfolios that touch a variety of asset classes including public equities, fixed income, hedge funds, and private investments. An orientation and training program introduces interns to the firm and familiarizes them with our data, research resources, client work, and investment portfolios. Each intern is paired with an Investment Analyst mentor who serves as his/her key resource while at the firm. Interns work alongside client investment teams on current client portfolios and investment research projects, and assume significant individual responsibility on these accounts. The Internship Program runs for approximately 7 months, typically beginning in January and concluding in July.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare regular portfolio review and recommendation materials for our clients’ investment committees and/or other staff


• Prepare and draft investment recommendations related to the hiring or firing of investment managers


• Perform quantitative analysis related to asset allocation, risk monitoring, and performance attribution


• Participate in the development and/or periodic review of asset allocation, investment strategy and portfolio construction for client portfolios


• Participate in the critical evaluation and selection of investment managers for virtually all asset classes, including alternative investments such as venture capital, private equity, private credit and hedge funds


• Participate in investment manager meetings and assist in the manager research process


• Liaise with the Client Reporting Group in the preparation of clients’ performance reports


• Collaborate with Investment Directors and Analysts to support clients’ inquiries and requests on an ad-hoc basis

Skills

• A demonstrated interest in investments, including alternative investments such as hedge funds and private equity / venture capital / private credit, and the capital markets


• Familiarity with computer databases and spreadsheets, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong analytical and communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills, keen eye for detail, ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• Penultimate students (any major), with a record of high academic achievement


• Must be eligible to work in Singapore without sponsorship or restriction

We Offer

• In-depth orientation and training program and structured mentorship program, which partners each intern with an Investment Analyst who serves as his/her key resource while at the firm


• Opportunities to work on current client portfolios across our two primary practice areas: Endowments & Foundations and Private Clients


• Opportunities to work with and meet colleagues from across our global offices and to access the firm’s global research and investment management resources


• Ability to attend meetings with clients and top-tier investment managers; broad exposure to asset classes


• Direct exposure to our research teams and specialized groups

Salary and Compensation

Base salary range for this role: Pay Range Minimum: 0 Pay Range Maximum: 0

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co‑workers.