Global Markets Research Intern

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. 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 () 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). Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.