Job Description
Description
Oxford Economics is a rapidly growing, independent economic consultancy and advisory firm operating globally. Our premier global economic models and analytical instruments provide an unmatched capability to forecast external market trends and evaluate their economic, social, and business effects for our clients.
Over the last few years, the Economic Impact team has undertaken projects for the Singapore government, pan-APAC trade bodies, major Western multinational corporations, management consultancies, and Asian tech firms, among others.
Oxford Economics is pleased to offer current university students in Singapore an internship opportunity with its Singapore-based consulting team. One full-time internship position is open within the Economic Impact Consulting team. This role offers practical experience, collaborating with our Economist teams in Singapore and globally.
We seek applicants interested in pursuing an Economics career, eager to learn quickly and contribute to delivering high-quality research and positive results for our diverse clientele.
Examples of Recent Team Projects:
- Ride-Hailing: A Platform for Women’s Economic Opportunity in India (link)
- The Economic Impact of Airbnb in APAC (link)
- The Economic Impact of Grab in Singapore (link)
Key Requirements
We are currently seeking one full-time intern for the period of August to December 2025. This requires securing a Leave of Absence (LOA) from your educational institution in Singapore.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an Economics degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level. For undergraduates, preference is given to students in their penultimate or final year. International students must undertake a credit-bearing internship according to their university’s regulations. The precise start and end dates for the internship period are flexible.
Benefits
- Acquire experience and exposure to economic challenges facing organizations in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and worldwide.
- Gain insight into economic consulting, including methodologies and tools, and participate in client meetings.
- Receive support from a dedicated mentor throughout the internship duration.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the team in performing economic analysis and research. You’ll work with our economists to draft reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
- Conduct desk research and literature reviews to stay abreast of current news and economic literature, understanding how economic theories apply to real-world issues.
- Aggregate and analyze data for project work or proposal development, including creating charts, tables, and content for reports and presentations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Ability to learn rapidly and solve problems effectively.
- A meticulous eye for detail.
- Interest in economic modeling and analysis.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
- Curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Collaborative mindset for teamwork.
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with tools like Power BI, Stata, and R is advantageous.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any legally protected characteristic.
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