Strategy & Planning Associate Trainee - GRIT Program

LIBERTY WIRELESS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Strategy & Planning Associate Trainee to support strategic planning and performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills, working closely with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is required. The internship is open to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents graduating in 2024 or 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end strategic planning and performance tracking.
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking.
• Assist in financial modeling and business case development.
• Prepare executive decks and management reports.
• Support strategic initiatives with analytics and reporting.
• Contribute to post-project reviews capturing learnings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.
• Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.
• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

About This Role

We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented Strategy & Planning Associate Trainee to support the full lifecycle of business strategy and performance planning at Circles.Life Singapore. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager and cross-functional team members across Marketing, Finance, and Product to support strategic planning, market analysis, and business performance tracking.

This role demands strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

What you will be doing

• Support end-to-end strategic planning and business performance tracking, including defining KPIs, success metrics, and measurable outcomes.
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to identify growth opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in financial modeling and business case development for new products, channels, or partnerships.
• Prepare executive decks and management reports, summarizing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives such as Zerofy (cashback wallet) and CirclesAI (AI assistant) with analytics, planning, and reporting.
• Contribute to post-project reviews, capturing learnings and identifying improvement opportunities for future planning cycles.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to build compelling decks for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets; familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Passion for AI, technology, and data-driven innovation, with curiosity to explore emerging digital trends.
• Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• A learning-oriented mindset and a drive to understand how strategy translates into real-world execution.

Eligibility Criteria

All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and a. Graduated in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, Institutes of Technical Education (ITE), or other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
• Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025
• Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, Institutes of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.