ESG Investment Management Project Intern (Jul 2025)

Your role

The ESG Investment Management team (ESG IM) is a part of the Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group which provides guidance on Temasek’s strategic direction and portfolio objectives. ESG IM partners closely with teams across the Investment Group, the Sustainability Group as well as the broader company to advance ESG as a core engine across Temasek’s global investments and to drive sustainable outcomes that go hand in hand with financial returns. In addition to deepening and expanding ESG integration to both manage risks and drive value creation across the portfolio, the ESG IM team supports portfolio transition to meet Temasek’s climate and broader sustainability goals.

The intern will be responsible for the following:  

• Conduct detailed research and analysis on ESG topics in support of ESG due diligence on new investment targets, or to guide internal framework development.
• Assess portfolio companies on their climate transition readiness, ESG maturity level and opportunities for ESG value creation in support of engagement of portfolio companies. 
• Support the analysis of carbon emissions performance and trends for Temasek and the portfolio companies.
• Perform research in evolving standards/frameworks/tools on ESG and climate action.
• Maintain dashboards, tools and trackers which support team activity. 
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, research reports and background analysis as needed.

About you

To apply for this role, you must be:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience in ESG and sustainability is preferred but not a must.
• Passion in ESG and sustainability with a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, data and communication skills. 
• Demonstrate understanding of the linkages between ESG and a company’s business model and operations.

Benefits

Temasek offers a wide range of employee benefits, which include:

• Career development and personal wellness programs.
• Family-friendly initiatives help staff to achieve their career and personal aspirations.
• Classes on meditation, stress management, and fitness activities to support them in managing their well-being.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Training & development

Temasek places a strong emphasis on developing and deepening its capabilities, and ensuring its talent remains relevant for today and tomorrow. Their ‘4Es’ talent framework incorporates development programs and opportunities for its staff to gain Experience, Exposure, Education, and Enrichment. They encourage mobility as a way of developing their talent to acquire multidisciplinary domains and these include job rotations to different teams, overseas assignments, stints in portfolio companies, stretch assignments, mentoring, coaching, etc.

Career progression

Through this program, you will be immersed in the role of a generational investor working on real business challenges as well as ongoing business projects, and be a step closer to securing a full-time opportunity with Temasek.

How to apply

• Candidates must submit a resume / CV as well as a short statement (one to two paragraphs) describing their interest and motivation in working with the ESG Investment Management team.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• temasek.com.sg
• temasekreview.com.sg