Policy Research Intern, Ecosystem Enablement (Jan - Jun 2027)

Temasek; Singapore; On-site; SGD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek offers an internship with the Ecosystem Enablement Team in Singapore, focusing on strategic partnerships and policy engagement to advance Temasek's ecosystem-building initiatives. The role involves working with government officials, regulators and industry partners to identify and shape policy directions that impact Temasek's portfolio.

You will gain hands-on experience in research, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination, while developing domain knowledge in sustainability,

Qualifications

• Degree or related field required with interest in public policy and governance.
• Experience or exposure to government/trade relations is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and map key policy stakeholders (including political office holders, government officials/regulators and trade unions) who can/will influence Temasek's projects.
• Develop engagement strategies to reach out and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen Temasek's network of partners.
• Support research efforts and provide assessments on strategic and policy issues relating to energy, climate change and sustainability, digital and innovation, healthcare and biomedical sciences, agrifood, transport and urban solutions, manpower and workforce development, engaging small and medium enterprises in relation to Temasek's ecosystem, etc.
• Formulate and execute plans to address strategic issues that have an impact on Temasek's business interests, e.g. political/regulatory issues relating to ecosystem building projects and industrial relations matters related to our portfolio companies in Singapore.
• Organise and manage internal/external meetings, including the preparation of meeting briefs and presentations
• Plan, organise and manage engagement and networking platforms
• Manage team's relationship management database

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Policy analysis

Communication

Presentation

Education

Degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Law, Business Management, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Sciences or related fields

Job description

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$518 billion (US$401b, €350b, £304b, RMB2.77t) as at 31 March 2026. Our Purpose "So Every Generation Prospers" guides us to make a difference for today's and future generations. We seek to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio that will deliver good sustainable returns over the long term.
We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg
For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg
For Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$518 billion (US$401b, €350b, £304b, RMB2.77t) as at 31 March 2026. Our Purpose "So Every Generation Prospers" guides us to make a difference for today's and future generations. We seek to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio that will deliver good sustainable returns over the long term.
We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg
For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg
For Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026

Introduction

Temasek undertakes an ecosystem development approach to build new platforms and transform existing businesses for sustainable growth and value creation. This involves strong collaboration with various external stakeholders to enhance our network of partners and facilitate cooperation to catalyse building of future growth sectors in Singapore.

In support of ecosystem development efforts, the Ecosystem Enablement Team is responsible for forging strategic partnerships and advancing Temasek's policy interests with government and other relevant stakeholders in Singapore. The Ecosystem Enablement team works closely with investment/enterprise development teams to identify public policies that impact Temasek's business interests, engages key stakeholders including government officials, regulators, and trade unions to advocate for our value proposition, as well as promote collaboration in the building of new economy enterprises and ecosystems in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Identify and map key policy stakeholders (including political office holders, government officials/regulators and trade unions) who can/will influence Temasek's projects
• Develop engagement strategies to reach out and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen Temasek's network of partners
• Support research efforts and provide assessments on strategic and policy issues relating to energy, climate change and sustainability, digital and innovation, healthcare and biomedical sciences, agrifood, transport and urban solutions, manpower and workforce development, engaging small and medium enterprises in relation to Temasek's ecosystem, etc.
• Formulate and execute plans to address strategic issues that have an impact on Temasek's business interests, e.g. political/regulatory issues relating to ecosystem building projects and industrial relations matters related to our portfolio companies in Singapore
• Organise and manage internal/external meetings, including the preparation of meeting briefs and presentations
• Plan, organise and manage engagement and networking platforms
• Manage team's relationship management database

Competencies You'll Gain During Your Internship:

• Research and analytical skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Specific domain knowledge, e.g. sustainability, energy, digital, workforce development
• Effective communication through presentation materials
• Events management

Requirements

• Degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Law, Business Management, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Sciences or related fields
• Relevant experience in government/trade relations or public policy, with good knowledge of protocol management would be a plus
• Able to commit full-time for a minimum of 20 weeks. Interns who are able to commit to a full-time (5 days/week) or a minimum of part-time (4 days/week) internship is strongly preferred.