Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders: Our 4-Week Internship Program with Garden International School

At Melbourne Capital Group, we believe that nurturing the next generation of financial professionals is not just good business, it's a responsibility. Every year we welcome final year students from Garden International School on their summer break for a month-long internship programme. This year, we had the privilege of hosting three exceptional students: Eu Jo Tan, Allen Bai, and Khye Jian Tan.

What a Month's Internship at Melbourne Capital Group Looks Like

We aim to give our interns assignments that encompass various learning aspects of our business, so they get a sense of how to contribute to real-world tasks across multiple key areas:

Financial Analysis & Research

Our interns dived deep into the technical aspects of wealth management through simulation assignments, conducting comprehensive fund cost analysis for medium-high risk client scenarios. They demonstrated impressive analytical skills by evaluating potential investment opportunities through standard deviation, alpha, and beta assessments.

Client Relationship Management

Understanding that wealth management is fundamentally about people, our interns created detailed client profiles and completed risk assessment forms for three distinct client scenarios. This hands-on experience provided them with invaluable insights into how different life circumstances, risk tolerances, and financial goals shape investment strategies.

Market Expansion Research

Perhaps most impressively, they conducted extensive market research focused on Melbourne Capital Group's potential expansion into a new market. Their comprehensive analysis covered competitive landscapes, market entry challenges, cultural considerations, and identified specific opportunities within expat communities. This strategic thinking demonstrates the calibre of future business leaders we would like to foster.

Marketing and Business Development

Our interns contributed to various marketing research projects and business development initiatives relevant to our operations. They explored digital landscapes, analysed market trends, and researched strategic positioning opportunities. This work provided them with valuable insights into how wealth management firms identify growth opportunities and connect with different client segments across various markets.  

Why We Do This

At Melbourne Capital Group, we believe in nurturing the next generation of financial professionals. As a Chartered Insurance Institute International Professional Partner Firm, the same way we build trust with prospects and clients to work with us, we want to shape aspiring professionals with the right code of ethics, work discipline, and industry knowledge that will serve them throughout their careers.

Eu Jo Tan, Allen Bai, and Khye Jian Tan have been absolutely brilliant throughout their time with us. Their dedication, analytical thinking, and fresh perspectives have not only contributed to our business but have reminded us why investing in young talent is so important.

As they return to complete their final year at Garden International School, we want to thank them for their outstanding contributions and wish them the very best for their future endeavours. We have no doubt that exciting times lie ahead for all three of them.

Partner With Us

We're always open to collaborating with educational institutions that share our commitment to developing ethical, skilled financial professionals. If you're a school or university looking to provide your students with meaningful industry experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to explore potential internship program partnerships at careers@melbournecapitalgroup.com