We are seeking a driven and analytical final-year student to join the Investment Research team within Group Treasury as an Intern, Investment Research. This role provides practical exposure to macroeconomic analysis, financial markets, and investment research, supporting informed decision-making at the enterprise level.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals in a structured and collaborative environment.
Internship Duration: Minimum of more than three (3) months
Eligibility: Final-year undergraduate students
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation of regular market and economic research publications.
Assist in developing country and macroeconomic analyses.
Perform basic data analysis and trend assessment on macroeconomic and financial market indicators to support research outputs.
Present research findings during internal market briefings, on a rotational basis.
Maintain and update investment research and presentation materials with the latest economic and market data.
Assist in responding to investment research-related information requests from internal stakeholders.
Work closely with the Investment Management Unit and other Group Treasury teams in support of ongoing initiatives and engagements.
Qualifications
Final-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret economic and financial data and assess market implications.
Comfortable working with economic and market data, including organising, analysing, and presenting insights clearly.
Proficiency in Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Canva and Power BI is an advantage.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to manage multiple tasks within defined timelines.
Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and a strong willingness to learn.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on exposure to investment research and financial markets within a corporate treasury environment.
Structured on-the-job training, including sessions on interest-rate and currency analysis delivered by Group Treasury specialists, Bloomberg, and external fund managers.
Opportunities to gain insights into institutional investment and fund management practices.
A professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the role and does not limit the scope of responsibilities that may be assigned during the internship.
Skills Required
- Final-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret economic and financial data
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and well-organized
What We Do
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is a leading global energy company committed to powering society’s progress in a responsible and sustainable manner. With close to 50,000 employees and a global reach spanning over 100 countries, we are ranked among the world’s largest corporations by revenue in the Fortune Media IP Ltd’s 2022 Fortune Global 500® list. As Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, we safeguard and manage the nation’s hydrocarbon resources to ensure national energy security and maximise value. We explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons as well as cleaner energy solutions. We have three core businesses, namely Upstream, Gas and Downstream, supported by Project Delivery and Technology division, which acts as an enabler. We recently launched Gentari, our new entity providing customers with cleaner energy and lower carbon solutions in three core offerings – renewables, hydrogen and green mobility alongside our core portfolio. We remain committed to produce oil and gas in a differentiated manner, with focus on reducing carbon emissions and at competitive cost. Our hydrocarbon portfolio today is two-thirds gas, which puts us in an advantageous position as gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will continue to play a vital role even as the energy system evolves. As one of the leading LNG players in the world, PETRONAS will continue to serve the global LNG demand. As a responsible and conscientious global energy player, sustainability is at the heart of our business and how we operate. Our commitment to responsible business growth and positive contributions to society and the environment remains unwavering. Fuelled by our passion to be a partner for our customers in the journey towards a lower carbon energy future, every step we take brings us closer towards achieving our aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050).
