Job Requirements
Less than a year of experience
Skills
Job description for Corporate Development Executive Associate/Intern at Sentient.io
The Corporate Development Executive as an individual contributor is dedicated to building Sentient’s partnership ecosystem with Government agencies, technology partners, research partners and platform API contributors. He/She is expected to work closely amongst a team of interns to support the Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development within Corporate Strategy and Development (CSD) in market research, plan and set business directions for Sentient’s strategic growth plan and company valuation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be proactive in developing mutually beneficial partnerships with other startups, technology companies and strategic alliances in these areas:
- 3rd party AI microservice contributors
- joint R&D
- government programs for startups
- accelerator programs
- Be part of planning the strategic growth path with an eye on the value and benefits brought in by ecosystem partners
- Provide support in writing business plans,
- Support in departmental general administration work, e.g. contracts/agreements, grants, business proposals and etc.
LEARNING OUTCOMES & OBJECTIVES
- Participate actively with proposals in the area of ecosystem building initiatives and drafting roadmap to create valuable partner relationships.
- Identify and bring onboard technology partners for joint research and platform partners as AI microservice contributors.
- Draft proposals for business and investment pitch materials where applicable.
- Support the general administrative work of the department
ARCHETYPES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
- Self-starter with strong interest in a startup ecosystem.
- Knowledge in basic programming and/or computer science is an added advantage.
- Possesses sound knowledge and interest in technology
- Possesses business acumen, i.e. able to rapidly develop understanding of and respond to diverse business situations
- Strong proficiency in presentation skills. Strong in developing presentation materials and good oratorically in English.
- Able to commit to the position for a minimum of 3 months
Corporate Development is the visionary and a cornerstone to the Sentient business roadmap, ensuring the development of partnerships and alliance as well as relentlessly addressing key business circumstances. Those with strong business acumen or entrepreneurship spirit with a keen knowledge in technology startups will find this role interesting. If you have the desire to excel in a dynamic and challenging environment, you may very well be who we are looking for. Work with great minds, creativity and ingenuity.