Opportunities Available: 

Innovation Futurist

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INNOVATION ​​ FUTURIST
(Intern/Apprentice)

Job ​​Description

As an Innovation Futurists, you will provide support to project teams working on consulting assignments. Innovation Futurists are passionate about being at the frontier of emerging trends in innovation and transformation. They identify key technological, social and market trends and gain a deep understanding of its applications to provide strategic value to client organisations. Their ability to isolate key issues and draw sound conclusions help in identifying growth opportunities for clients looking to transform their businesses.

​An Innovation Futurists will be guided to produce:

• ​Market insights on various industries to senior partners
• A Strategic Framework for client projects
• Research Presentations on emerging technologies and/or techniques
• Benchmarking research on local and global best practices​

INNOVATION ​​ FUTURIST
(Intern/Apprentice)

Job ​​Description

As an Innovation Futurists, you will provide support to project teams working on consulting assignments. Innovation Futurists are passionate about being at the frontier of emerging trends in innovation and transformation. They identify key technological, social and market trends and gain a deep understanding of its applications to provide strategic value to client organisations. Their ability to isolate key issues and draw sound conclusions help in identifying growth opportunities for clients looking to Digitally Transform their businesses.

​An Innovation Futurists will be guided to produce:

• Market insights on various industries to senior partners
• A Strategic Framework for client projects
• Research Presentations on emerging technologies and/or techniques
• Benchmarking research on local and global best practices

Preferred ​​Candidates

• Degree in any discipline
• Have legal rights to work in Malaysia
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
  
• Possess research, analysis and summarisation skills
• Have a keen interest in innovation, consulting, and digital transformation and are eager to learn more
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working independently 
• Capable of multitasking and working on multiple projects at the same time. Can adapt and be flexible with roles & tasks
• Proficient in using Google Slides and Sheets
• Prior experience in using Data Visualisation tools is favourable
• Prior experience in consulting or innovation is not required; however, prior internship experience in business analytics, consulting, or other related fields will be preferable
• Familiarity with business methodologies (e.g. Business Model Canvas, Agile/Scrum, Lean Startup) would be an added advantage

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Preferred ​​Candidates

• Degree in any discipline​
  
• Have legal rights to work in Malaysia
• Interest in innovation, consulting and digital transformation and is willing to learn
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Is comfortable working independently 
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient in using spreadsheets, slides, design tools 
• Able to multitask. Can adapt and be flexible with roles & tasks
• Prior experience in consulting or innovation is not necessary
• Familiarity with business methodologies (e.g. Business Model Canvas, Agile/Scrum, Lean Startup) would be an added advantage

WHO IS
ALPHA CATALYST

20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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Alpha Catalyst helps organisations remain competitive by curating transformation strategies to accelerate innovation, transformation and organisational change. Since 2000, we adopted a collaborative approach with our clients to develop and effective & unique strategy to create successful and valuable outcomes.

20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Alpha Catalyst helps organisations remain competitive by curating transformation strategies to accelerate innovation, transformation and organisational change. Since 2000, we adopted a collaborative approach with our clients to develop and effective & unique strategy to create successful and valuable outcomes.

ASIAN THOUGHT-LEADERS​
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Working with organisations based across Asia, we expedite transformation by blending  the best approaches and frameworks, while mindful of the deeply rooted Asian values and culture within organisations. 

ASIAN THOUGHT-LEADERS

Working with organisations based in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East, we have developed a well-established presence. We expedite innovation through bespoke solutions and digital means. 

HOLISTIC & BALANCED APPROACH TO INNOVATION

​Through a combination of technology, strategy, process and culture, we work to uncover opportunities and spark growth. Whilst building innovation capability, we shape culture through the merge of collective intelligence & cognitive automation. 

HOLISTIC & BALANCED APPROACH TO INNOVATION

​Through a combination of technology, strategy, process and culture, we work to uncover opportunities and spark growth. Whilst building innovation capability, we shape culture through the merge of collective intelligence & cognitive automation. 

Why Alpha Catalyst?

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and transformational national level projects, large local firms in varied industries such as construction, palm oil, and manufacturing. 

• A work culture focused on innovation and designed to create lasting value for our clients and employees
• Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with the client​

Where are they now? 
The people who have worked with us have gone on to build their careers significantly.

Wouter Smit
Consultant ESG & Sustainability at MJ Hudson, England

Nico Benoist
Behavioral Consultant at Behavioral Insights Company, The Netherlands

Huilin Jiang
Management Consulting Analyst- Capital Markets at Accenture Singapore

Ash Menon
Head of People & Culture at Robin AI, England

Thomas van Eenbergen
Transformation Lead at FrieslandCampina

Hilmi Marzuqi
Cloud Engineer at CAC Corporation, Japan

Faris Hashim
Head of Business Strategy at Hashimmydeen Empire, Malaysia

Alessandro Guglielmi
Product Manager, Ahold Delhaize, The Netherlands

Josias Goh
Investment Analyst at Saga Tree Capital Advisors, Singapore

Merissa Jaffri
Principal Consultant at Valuer.ai, United Kingdom

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Email Maria at maria@alphacatalyst.com today! ​