Advisory - Consulting, Insurance | Off-Cycle Internship (Jan 2027 to Jun 2027)
KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
Explore how strategy, technology and innovation are transforming the insurance industry.
We are looking for curious and motivated interns to join our Financial Services – Insurance Strategy, Operations & Transformation team.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to consulting projects that help insurance companies address business challenges, improve operational efficiency and embrace digital transformation.
Working alongside experienced consultants, you will support project teams in research, analysis and the development of solutions across insurance strategy, operations, customer experience and technology.
This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical consulting experience while developing your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
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What You'll Work On
Strategy and Operations
- Conduct market research and industry benchmarking to support insurance strategy and transformation projects.
- Assist in gathering, organising and analysing data to identify industry trends and business insights.
- Support the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, Excel analyses and project documentation.
- Assist project teams in reviewing business processes and identifying potential areas for operational improvement.
- Support the documentation of findings, meeting discussions and project recommendations.
- Collaborate with team members on various consulting assignments and project deliverables.
Transformation
- Assist in research relating to digital transformation, emerging technologies, automation and AI/GenAI applications within the insurance industry.
- Support business analysis activities, including documenting business requirements and process workflows.
- Assist in user acceptance testing, project tracking and other transformation-related activities.
- Explore how technology and data can enhance insurance operations and customer experiences.
- Support the preparation of materials for project discussions, workshops and client engagements.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering or other related disciplines.
- Strong interest in consulting, insurance, business strategy, operations and digital transformation.
- Good analytical and research skills, with an eagerness to learn and solve business problems.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to take initiative, learn new concepts and adapt to different project requirements.
- Prior exposure to financial services, data analytics, technology or AI through academic projects or internships will be advantageous.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on exposure to consulting projects within the insurance and financial services industry.
- Opportunities to learn about insurance business models, operational processes and digital transformation.
- Practical experience in research, data analysis, business problem-solving and project delivery.
- Exposure to emerging technologies, including automation and AI applications in financial services.
- Opportunities to collaborate with and learn from experienced consulting professionals.
- A better understanding of potential career pathways in consulting and financial services.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.