About the Company
microLEAP is a Malaysian peer-to-peer financing platform regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia. We connect investors with businesses in need of financing and work to improve access to capital for underserved and growing companies.
About the Role
The Strategy Analyst Intern will support the Strategy team in evaluating business opportunities, conducting market and competitor research, preparing internal reports and presentations, and assisting with cross-functional projects. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, curious, commercially aware, and interested in fintech, strategy, and business growth. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to how strategic decisions are made in a regulated fintech environment, including business planning, partnerships, product development, market expansion, and management reporting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors, customer segments, and emerging opportunities
- Assist in analysing business performance, internal data, and commercial metrics
- Support preparation of management presentations, strategy papers, briefing notes, and reports
- Help track strategic initiatives, partnerships, project timelines, and key action items
- Assist with financial and business analysis for new products, markets, or partnerships
- Compile and structure information for investor materials, business proposals, and internal decision-making
- Support cross-department coordination with teams such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, Credit, Compliance, and Tech
- Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and follow-up trackers for strategic discussions
- Assist with benchmarking and research on best practices in fintech, SME financing, and digital financial services
- Undertake ad hoc analysis and special projects assigned by the Strategy team
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or a related field
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organise information clearly
- Able to think critically and work with both qualitative and quantitative information
- Responsible, proactive, and able to manage deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing projects
Preferred Skills
- Interest in fintech, investments, SME financing, or strategy consulting
- Familiarity with financial modelling, presentation design, or data visualisation
- Exposure to Canva, Power BI, Google Sheets, or similar tools
Pay range and compensation package
Internship Duration: Minimum 3 months preferred. Longer internship periods are an added advantage.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong potential, a good working attitude, and willingness to learn.
