Business Development Intern - Merchant Lending

About the role

GrabFin is the financial services arm of Grab, focused on inclusive financial products across Southeast Asia. Its local Merchant Lending team supports Grab Merchant Partners' growth through accessible financing via Easy Loans. This full-time, on-site internship starts in January 2027 and reports to the Manager of Merchant Lending, working with Account Managers and Sales teams to grow the Merchant Lending business and acquire borrowers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and qualify potential merchant leads for GrabFin's lending products
• Support end-to-end sales cycle management and borrower acquisition
• Pitch loan products to merchants, find cross-pitch opportunities and close deals
• Liaise with merchants and other teams (e.g. Credit Risk) on onboarding, documentation and disbursal
• Support pipeline and CRM reporting, and help with sales strategy and analytics review projects

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Finance or a related field
• Clear communication style, able to present relevant solutions
• Comfortable with cold outreach, merchant prospecting and handling sales objections
• Strong organisational skills to manage a high-volume sales funnel and track lead statuses
• Proactive, target-driven attitude with an interest in SME financing and fintech lending

What we offer

• Medical insurance plans
• Annual leave, medical leave and hospitalization leave
• Flexible work arrangements to balance study and personal life
• Community involvement through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) programs