Prophet

Associate Intern at Prophet (Hong Kong, China / Singapore, Singapore / Shanghai, China)

Prophet· Hong Kong, China / Singapore, Singapore / Shanghai, China·

Role details

Level
Internship

Job description

The Role

Great work starts with a great foundation. And we hope to build a great foundation through our 10-week Associate Intern Program. Associate Interns dive into every detail of the business, working to gain an understanding of our clients, their growth aspirations, and what drives their customers.

Associate Interns work with everyone in the firm, collaborating with colleagues across the organization. On any given project, you’ll interact with clients, Partners, Designers, Insights Specialists, Content Strategists, and many others from our rich multidisciplinary bench. The Associate Intern role is organized to cultivate a true understanding of our approach to consulting and develop the skills to get it done.

Your Day To Day

While every day will be different, you can expect to:

  • Gain a deep understanding of our client’s business and customer base, understanding how our clients grow and what market conditions (digital trends, shifting customer needs, etc.) may impact that growth and transformation
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to help answer key strategic customer, growth, and transformation questions, through brand, marketing, and digital strategies, for Fortune 500 companies.
  • Help conduct primary and secondary research and analyze data; engage in creative problem-solving sessions to formulate hypotheses
  • Share your point of view and present insightful and actionable recommendations to internal senior leaders and our clients

You'll Thrive at Prophet If You...

  • Have well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
  • Have a passion for business strategy, brand, digital and marketing, and how they drive growth.
  • Are naturally curious, enjoy learning and challenge assumptions.
  • Are comfortable with ambiguity and can adapt as situations and priorities evolve.
  • Hold yourself to high standards and dare to pursue bold, uncommon outcomes.
  • Use AI tools confidently while applying your own critical thinking and judgment to the outputs.
  • Demonstrate high personal standards, resilience and drive in a high-performance environment, with a willingness to go the extra mile.

What You'll Need

  • Final-year student, recent graduate, or up to 2 years' experience in a related field outside consulting.
  • Relevant work authorization for the office the role is based.
  • Business-level English. Business-level Mandarin is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with AI tools, AI strategy or implementation experience, and/or exposure to GenAI applications.
  • Able to start a 10-week internship in 2027
  • Apply to the role before December 11, 2026

Prophet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment, promotion, and evaluation decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Why work at Prophet

  • Culture: Emphasizes four core values: "Create with courage, open minds, give and grow, and share joy." Described as a place where diverse perspectives are welcomed and the team operates as a single, collaborative unit.
  • Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Likely hybrid/office-based given the consulting model and 15 global office locations. The firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Zurich, and others.
  • Notable Perks & Engineering Culture:
    • "Day-One Impact" – employees are expected to contribute to transformative client work immediately.
    • Strong focus on personal and professional growth ("We’re simply all about growth: for our clients, our people and the world.").
    • Interdisciplinary teams mean exposure to strategy, design, technology, and culture.
    • Active social impact: employees have donated 25,000+ hours.
    • Award-winning firm with a strong brand reputation.
  • Who Should Apply: Ideal for consultants, strategists, designers, marketers, and AI/digital experts who want to work on high-impact projects for Fortune 500 clients in a creative, collaborative environment.

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