Corporate Development Intern

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.

• Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.

• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, and curious Corporate Development Intern to support our journey toward becoming a leading SaaS scale-up beyond Asia.

In this role, you will get a front-row seat to the strategic decisions shaping our future. You will assist the leadership team in executing growth strategies, evaluating market opportunities, and supporting key transactions that enhance our market position. This is a group-level internship based in Singapore, offering deep exposure to the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector and the regional startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Support:

• Market Research: Conduct deep-dive research on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and potential acquisition targets.

• Due Diligence: Assist in the end-to-end M&A process by organizing data rooms and coordinating with cross-functional teams (Product, Legal, Finance) 

• Financial Benchmarking: Support the team in tracking valuation multiples and performance metrics of comparable companies.

Fundraising & Investor Relations:

• Material Preparation: Help draft high-impact investment materials, including pitch decks, investor memos, and business plans.

• Financial Modeling: Assist in building and maintaining financial models to support valuation exercises and fundraising strategies.

• Investor CRM: Support the management of relationships with private equity, venture capital, and strategic investors by tracking engagements and preparing meeting briefs.

Ideal Profile

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

• Analytical Rigor: A strong grasp of financial statements and basic valuation methodologies (DCF, Trading Comps).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google sheets / Microsoft Excel (can you build a clean spreadsheet?), Google slides / PowerPoint (can you tell a story through slides?)

• The "Start-up" Mindset: You thrive in fast-paced environments, aren't afraid of ambiguity, and possess a "no task is too small" attitude. You are independent and able to guide your learning and tasks when given a direction.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.

• Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time internship for at least 3–6 months is preferred.

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship: Direct exposure to seasoned professionals from top-tier Investment Banking and Venture Capital backgrounds.

• Impact: The opportunity to work on live deals and strategic initiatives that directly impact the company’s valuation.

• Network: Build relationships within the most vibrant tech ecosystem in Singapore and beyond

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.

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