Overview
Drive data-driven decision-making for Singapore's tourism sector in this analytical traineeship with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). You will join a team of analysts to process large datasets and develop sophisticated statistical models. Your work will directly contribute to robust insights on visitor profiles and spending patterns, supporting key strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a leading global destination.
What You'll Get Out of This Traineeship
· Gain hands-on experience with large-scale, real-world tourism datasets in a national agency.
· Develop advanced skills in statistical modelling, data imputation, and validation techniques (e.g., multivariate modelling, ANOVA).
· Learn to integrate and standardise complex datasets while ensuring high data integrity and quality.
· Contribute directly to insights that shape national tourism policy and marketing strategies.
· Enhance your technical proficiency in Python, R, and SQL within a professional, analytical environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop statistical models to segment visitor profiles and attribute spending patterns across multiple dimensions.
· Design and implement advanced imputation models to handle missing data effectively.
· Validate models and findings using statistical tests such as Kruskal-Wallis and One-Way ANOVA.
· Integrate, standardise, and reconcile multiple large datasets to ensure consistency and quality.
· Document all data transformation procedures, methodologies, and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries.
· Support the team in deriving meaningful, actionable insights from complex data analysis.
Requirements
· Trained in a quantitative discipline such as Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
· Experience with statistical analysis, model validation, and working with large datasets.
· Proficient in statistical programming tools (Python or R) and database scripting (SQL).
· Strong research, planning, and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
· Good presentation and communication skills to articulate technical findings.
· A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for deriving insights from data.
Who This Traineeship Is Ideal For
A quantitatively-minded graduate who is passionate about data science, enjoys the rigor of statistical modelling, and wants to apply their skills to solve real-world challenges in the dynamic field of tourism and economics.
About the Organisation
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead economic agency responsible for growing Singapore's tourism sector and enhancing its reputation as a must-visit destination.
Traineeship Details
· Location: Singapore (STB - Tourism Court Building)
· Duration: To be discussed in interview
· Commitment: Full-time
· Working Arrangement: Hybrid
· Stipend (if provided): To be discussed in interview
· Application Deadline: Rolling basis
