Trade Finance for Financial Institutions Intern

About the role

Internship at MUFG in Singapore focusing on trade finance for financial institutions. Gain practical experience in trade finance products, client engagement, business analytics, and process improvement within a global banking environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Understand trade finance products, risk participation structures, and their commercial use cases.
• Gain exposure to FI-to-FI origination, distribution, credit approvals, and transaction execution.
• Conduct market research to support business development and strategic discussions.
• Support transaction administration, pipeline monitoring, and business reporting.
• Design and maintain templates for consolidating business data across countries.
• Assist in developing dashboards and presentations for business insights.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Support monthly management dashboard production through data collection and validation.
• Understand key business performance indicators for regional trade finance.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Enhance dashboard tools and data visualization methods.
• Participate in automation initiatives to reduce manual processes.

Client Engagement and Negotiations

• Prepare briefing materials and market intelligence for client meetings.
• Participate in client meetings with senior sales professionals.
• Understand Master Agreements in trade finance and risk participation.
• Support Master Agreement negotiations and approval processes.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand trade finance products and financial institutions' role in international trade.
• Comprehend end-to-end FI-to-FI origination and distribution processes.
• Apply analytical skills to real business challenges through data analysis.
• Gain experience in client engagement and professional communication.
• Produce management reports and business insights for decision-making.

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for independent and team work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in data analysis.
• Interest in financial institutions, trade finance, and risk distribution markets.
• Experience with data visualization, dashboard creation, or process improvement is advantageous.
• Good project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.