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Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Intern (Business & Economics, Government Advocacy & Markets)

Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Internship

Closing on 31 Dec 2024

What the role is

• The intern will assist the Business & Economics Division or the Government Advocacy & Markets Division in assessing the impact of business practices or government policies on competition and consumers, and assisting in market studies, research, or investigative work. • The intern will be expected to make a presentation on a major piece of work towards the end of the internship.

What you will be working on

• Applying economic analysis and behavioural insights to business practices, government policies, and market competition • Developing and understanding of competition policy and law, and how CCCS applies it in both enforcement and government advocacy contexts • Performing desktop research on specific industries/markets • Compiling and analysing data and other information • Writing summaries, assessments, and recommendations • Presenting findings of research • Developing interpersonal skills in the work environment

What we are looking for

• Willingness to learn and a self-starter • Ability to handle some ambiguity • Analytical and able to make sense of large amounts of information • Knowledge of economics and business • Knowledge in competition/antitrust economics or industrial organisation would be an advantage • Relevant work experience, such as in a government agency or in industry/market research, would be an advantage

About Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) administers and enforces the Competition Act (Cap. 50B) which empowers CCCS to investigate and adjudicate anti-competitive activities, issue directions to stop and/or prevent anti-competitive activities and impose financial penalties. CCCS is also the administering agency of the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A) or CPFTA which protects consumers against unfair trade practices in Singapore.