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About Boston Consulting Group Malaysia

BCG Malaysia, part of the global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, specializes in business strategy and transformational approaches to help organizations grow and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. With a presence in Kuala Lumpur since 1992, BCG Malaysia works with leading firms across Southeast Asia, driving positive societal impact and fostering a culture of deep collaboration.

Your role

As a Knowledge Intern within BCG's Climate & Sustainability, you will be part of a fast-growing and entrepreneurial team that aims to be the top advisor and thought leader for both Brazil’s private and public sectors in the net-zero transition and sustainable development, developing expertise related to net-zero transition across industries and sectors, working together with BCG case and proposal teams to deliver customized knowledge assets and relevant climate action, sustainability, and ESG topic advisory.

In addition, with guidance from senior colleagues, you will support your topic/sector in developing intellectual property & knowledge assets and managing content on internal BCG websites, ensuring the availability of the latest, high-quality content. You will also support business development and go-to-market efforts for the Climate & Sustainability business, as opportunities arise, contributing research and analysis to marketing efforts conferences, and publications.

Training & development

Interns at BCG can expect to receive real-life consulting experience, learn invaluable skills like problem-solving and data analysis, and benefit from mentorship and world-class learning programs. These opportunities are designed to set a solid foundation for a full-time consulting role and are available across various domains, including core consulting, tech, data science, and analytics. 

Benefits

In addition to the attractive monthly allowance, by interning at BCG Malaysia, you will also get many other benefits:

• Have access to world-class training and feedback
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects
• Get a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development
• Widen professional networking
• Open new career opportunities

Career progression

Successful internships can lead to offers for full-time positions, allowing interns to continue their career journey with BCG and contribute to impactful projects across various industries. This pathway is part of BCG’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing a platform for professional growth and development.

Work-life balance

BCG scores 3.5 out of 5 in work-life balance (WLB). The working hours may tend to be longer than in any other field, but the previous interns still enjoy their experience working with the company. With better time management, you will be able to balance between your career and personal life.

Company culture

BCG Malaysia fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture that emphasizes individual development, teamwork, and professional networking. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. With a people-focused approach, BCG Malaysia maintains a friendly and collaborative environment, celebrating cultural diversity and promoting a healthy balance between hard work and social life.

About you

For this role, you're expected to be good at:

• Applying climate and sustainability expertise when contributing to building and deploying a product/tool/data, taking different client contexts into account
• Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of working
• Communicating with senior stakeholders, being credible and proactive
• Working creatively and analytically in a time-limited, problem-solving environment
• Flexibility and a curious and creative mindset, open to new things, and able to propose innovative ideas
• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment

Qualifications you should meet for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, economics, or related field that is expected to graduate in 2024/2025;
• A demonstrable passion for climate change and sustainability issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• A strong academic background with relevant experience in environmental science, sustainable development, or related fields, such as:
  • Energy transition
  • Climate transition
  • Net zero & decarbonization standards and levers,
  • Emission accounting
  • Climate Policy & Regulation, among others
  • A passion for climate change and sustainability issues as well as flexibility and resourcefulness are required for success in a fast-growing practice area.
  • An understanding of or keen interest in energy systems, renewable energy, climate adaptation, emission accounting, and net-zero initiatives.
  • 0-2 years of experience through internships, volunteer work, or projects related to climate change, sustainability, or natural resource management (e.g., energy, water, agriculture).

Sources

We gather information on this page based on the sources below:

• careers.bcg.com/internship-opportunities
• careers.bcg.com/locations/malaysia
• careers.bcg.com/culture
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Boston-Consulting-Group-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE3879.0,23_IL.24,32_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.employmentStatus=INTERN