Internship Programme – Project & Investment Management

Internship Programme – Project & Investment Management

Company: Mekong Group Pte. Ltd.

Location: Singapore / Laos (Hybrid)

Duration: 3–6 months (extendable)

About Mekong Group

Mekong Group is a Singapore-headquartered advisory and investment platform focused on cross-border growth in Indochina. We work at the intersection of government, private capital, and strategic infrastructure, supporting projects across energy, financial services, healthcare, agriculture, and technology.

Programme Overview

This internship is designed for high-potential candidates seeking hands-on exposure to real projects, not theoretical work.

Interns will be directly involved in supporting the execution and management of live strategic initiatives, including:

* Hydropower and renewable energy financing

* Infrastructure (rail, highways, logistics corridors)

* Healthcare system development

* Financial services and capital markets transactions

* Agriculture and supply chain transformation

You will learn how to structure, manage, and execute projects end-to-end, working alongside senior leadership and external partners (banks, governments, advisors).

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Execution

* Support tracking of multiple ongoing projects across sectors

* Assist in preparing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables

* Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders

* Monitor project progress and highlight risks or delays

2. Investment & Financial Analysis

* Assist in preparing investment decks, teasers, and proposals

* Conduct basic financial analysis (IRR, cash flows, project returns)

* Support due diligence processes (technical, financial, ESG)

3. Strategic Research

* Conduct research on:

* Market opportunities in Laos and ASEAN

* Sector trends (energy, infrastructure, healthcare, etc.)

* Potential partners (investors, contractors, operators)

4. Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

* Prepare briefing materials for meetings with:

* Government agencies

* International investors (e.g., banks, funds)

* Strategic partners

* Take meeting notes and follow up on action points

5. Business Development Support

* Assist in identifying new opportunities aligned with Mekong Group’s strategy

* Support preparation of proposals and concept notes

* Contribute to pipeline development across key sectors

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, you will gain:

* Real-world experience in managing multi-million to billion-dollar projects

* Exposure to cross-border investment and deal structuring

* Understanding of public-private partnerships (PPP)

* Hands-on skills in financial modeling, presentations, and stakeholder management

* Insight into emerging market development (Laos & Indochina)

Requirements

* Undergraduate or graduate student in:

* Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, or related fields

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and presentation abilities

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment

* Interest in infrastructure, energy, or emerging markets is a strong advantage

Preferred Traits

* Entrepreneurial mindset

* High ownership and accountability

* Comfortable working across cultures and disciplines

* Strong attention to detail

What Makes This Internship Different

* Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making

* Work on live transactions and national-level projects

* Opportunity to contribute to real outcomes, not just research

* Potential pathway to full-time role or long-term engagement

How to Apply

Submit your CV to Hr@mekonggroup.com.sg and a short statement of interest outlining:

* Why you are interested in Mekong Group

* Which sectors/projects interest you most

* What you aim to learn from this internship