The International Islamic Liquidity Management (IILM) is a Supranational institution established by Central Banks, Monetary Agencies and Multilateral Organisations to facilitate effective cross-border Shari’ah-compliant liquidity management. The IILM is currently the largest issuer in the Global Sukuk short-term market with more than 450 Sukuk offered since 2013 for a total of USD 160 Billion.

You will be joining the Front Office team for a 3 to 6 months internship to provide technical support to the IIR team and perform other operational tasks such as data collection, production of research and statistical analysis. This opportunity will provide you with a breadth of experience in Islamic Finance and an in-depth insight into Sukuk Issuance, Liquidity Management, Securitization and Asset Structuring. You will have the chance to experience a wide range of work, learn from experienced practitioners and participate in our various business activities. The internship includes an onboarding plan, a dedicated mentor, a mid-term review and a final project presentation to the Business Operations team.

The candidate is expected to:

• Assist the Issuance team conducting Sukuk issuances and distributing the Sukuk internationally,
• Collect, organize and automate auction data (using Excel, Python and AI tools) to provide charts and detailed analysis,
• Support the development of the Investor base and the Primary Dealership network,
• Prepare marketing presentation for investors and material for board committees,
• Deliver a defined automation or analysis project by the end of the internship, and undertake ad-hoc projects to enhance the efficiency of the existing framework,
• Adhere to applicable codes of conduct, IILM values, policies, procedures, and best practices, and
• Be able to work independently and act responsibly, demonstrating a high standard of personal and professional ethics.

The Business Operations department is responsible for originating and structuring Islamic Assets, conducting the Sukuk issuances, managing the distribution network of the IILM securities internationally and ensuring the smooth running of the USD 8.5 Billion short-term issuance programme.

Education Level
Bachelor/Master student (penultimate or final year) or recent graduate. CFA progress would be an added advantage. Open to both Malaysian and international students. For international students, preference will be given to those currently pursuing their studies at a recognized university or higher education institution in Malaysia.

Course of Study
Finance/ Economy/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Banking/ Engineering/ Computer or Data Science or comparable.

Years of experience
No full-time experience required. Prior internship experience in Treasury, Financial Markets, Investment Banking or data analytics is a plus. Duration: 3 to 6 months.

Competencies

• Basic knowledge of financial markets; genuine interest in Islamic Finance.
• Ability to work in an international environment with strong team Spirit.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including to non-technical Stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and in another foreign language.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Well-organised self-starter, able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel/Macro & PowerPoint.
• Hands-on use of AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) strongly preferred; Python/SQL/VBA are a plus.