Global Markets Research Intern

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Global Markets Division for Asia   –   Global Markets Research for Asia ( AGMD -   GMR ) Global Markets Research Intern Internship Period:   11 January 2027 – 30 June 2027 Job Description : This role will give the candidate an opportunity to experience MUFG Global Markets   Research   for the Asia region .

The candidate will gain a n   understanding of the fundamental and macro drivers underpinning FX and rates markets, with a   specific   focus on Asia and global macro.

In addition,   the candidate will develop an appreciation for how the research function adds value to MUFG’s client relationships   through our thought leadership and   insights and   help the team communicate and amplify those findings through a variety of channels.

The candidate will   be involved in a   range of tasks to help   the   GMR   Asia team   accomplish   our goals : • Create and analyse   regional   and country   databases   on   the   key drivers of Asia’s economies and FX and rates markets , with the   ultimate aim   to forecast macro and markets • Help the team develop models and frameworks on Asia’s macro and   markets and   test those hypotheses in a logical   fashion .

A clear thought process and reasoning is most crucial and with that basic arithmetic and statistics, but a   good   understanding of econometrics   and regression analysis will   also   be   very   helpful , as is the ability to understand code   including through the help of GenAI • Help the team with day-to-day activities including uploading and formatting of research reports to our research portal, together with   maintaining   and updating our existing databases   to ensure they are fit for purpose   on a daily basis .

• Updat e   and creat e   slide packs and help with the   logistics   ahead of client meeting • A ssist   in other tasks such as responding to   ad-hoc   requests • Automat e   research processes – help the GMR team automate our existing work processes and databases,   so as to   increase the team’s efficiency and productivity.

This can be done through a variety of ways, including through the help of GenAI, macros, spreadsheets, and code. • Work with the   GMR team   on   longer-term thematic   research   reports.

Synthesise findings from academic research and think tanks, stay on top of these topics and the   key   policy debates including at the   cutting edge ,   with the view to develop a comprehensive understanding of   the research topic at hand.

Job Requirement s : • Underg r aduates   from   Business/Finance/Economics   are preferred   but will consider any current university students for the role • A strong interest in   G lobal and Asia macro and markets, and with a desire to understand markets from a research / economist ’s   / strategist’s perspective • Clear thought process and logical reasoning is most crucial • Good with numbers, arithmetic, and statistics, while a good understanding of econometrics and regression analysis will also be   very helpful • A “can do” attitude • Ability to learn on the job and pick up concepts quickly • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and is pro-active • Proficient in Microsoft Excel , Word, Power P oint • An understanding of and experience in coding • Experience in using GenAI and willingness to utilise GenAI to augment existing processes, improve productivity and improve insights • Organisational skills IMPORTANT NOTE 1.

Interested applicants will   be required   to   submit   CV and Cover Letter 2. Please   submit   your details via our early   careers   website at   Careers (myworkdayjobs.

com) 3. Do note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified This internship role is based in Singapore. It is open to Singaporean and PR students only.

In Singapore, MUFG internship partners include National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

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