Intern, Corporate Development

About the Company

Saison International is a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact.

Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people.

Based in Singapore, over 1,500 employees work across Saison's global operations spanning six countries - Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil.

Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ) of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and one of Japan's largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our company as an Intern in the Corporate Development department for a period of 6 months. The individual will help support the company's growth and expansion through both organic (e.g. market entry, developing new business models etc.) and inorganic (e.g. transactions, partnerships etc.) initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Support analyses and/or due diligence to assess and evaluate the financial and strategic aspects of potential initiatives.
• Perform market research to understand the trends, competitive landscape, political and regulatory environment to assess market / target potential.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist in preparing clear and concise presentations and memos to illustrate proposed initiatives, strategic considerations, and recommended actions.
• Assist in business performance reporting to parent company.
• Provide strategic and operational support to group companies.

What You Will Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline (Year 2 onwards)
• Prior internship experience in corporate development, transaction advisory, or management consulting roles is a plus.
• Good understanding of financial statements, ability to analyze commercial issues from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Pursuit of professional qualifications such as CFA is advantageous.
• Strong work ethics, effective communication skills, and a high level of professional accountability.
• Ability to collaborate with teams, with a proactive can-do attitude and strong willingness to learn.
• Capable of thriving in high-pressure, dynamic, and evolving environments.