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Internship: Global Markets, Equities Derivatives [Jan - Jun 2027]

CompanyOCBC
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Equities Trading Desk by assisting with day-to-day trading activities, market analysis, and the automation of business processes. They will also contribute to financial model enhancement and the research and development of potential trading strategies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18491
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker. OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services. OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang. OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
About the Role

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Step into the fast-paced world of Equities Derivatives and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and technology. As an Equities Derivatives Intern, you'll work closely with traders and business stakeholders to support trading activities, enhance analytical tools, and develop innovative solutions that drive business performance. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical skills to real-world market challenges while gaining valuable insights into how trading desks manage risk and generate returns.


How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be analytical, intellectually curious, and passionate about financial markets. You'll work alongside traders and support teams to understand market dynamics, improve existing processes, and develop data-driven solutions that support trading decisions. Your ability to combine programming, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills will enable you to make meaningful contributions while learning how technology and quantitative analysis support the trading business.


What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Trading Desk Support: assist the Equities Trading Desk in day-to-day activities and gain exposure to the strategies used to generate trading performance across equity and equity derivatives products
  • Market & Trading Analysis: analyse market trends, trading activity, and performance drivers to support the desk's decision-making processes
  • Process Automation: identify opportunities to improve efficiency by automating business-as-usual processes using programming and analytical tools
  • Financial Model Enhancement: support the development, enhancement, and automation of financial models, research templates, and analytical frameworks
  • Trading Strategy Development: assist in researching, testing, and evaluating potential trading strategies using historical market data and quantitative techniques
  • Data Visualisation & Analytics: build dashboards and visualisation tools that provide insights into market performance, trading activity, and portfolio risks
  • Cross-Functional Exposure: collaborate with stakeholders across sales, trading, and business management teams to gain a holistic understanding of Global Markets operations
  • Research & Innovation: explore new technologies, analytical methods, and market opportunities that can support trading activities and business growth
  • Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on strategic initiatives, process improvement projects, and other assignments as required

Who You Work With

The Equities Derivatives team is part of Global Markets and focuses on delivering trading, risk management, and investment solutions across equity-related products. You'll work alongside experienced traders and professionals who manage market risk, develop trading strategies, and leverage technology to enhance performance. You will also gain exposure to sales teams and business support functions, providing a broad understanding of how different teams work together to deliver value to clients and the business.

Who You Are

  • Open to learning and feedback
  • Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and quantitative analysis
  • Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
  • Proficient in VBA and Python
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and analytical models
  • Good understanding of statistics and data analysis concepts
  • Knowledge of C# would be advantageous
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a dynamic environment
  • Able to collaborate effectively within a team
  • Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Exposure to the day-to-day activities of an Equities Derivatives trading desk
  • An understanding of trading strategies and the factors that influence trading performance and profitability
  • Hands-on experience applying programming and automation techniques to improve business processes
  • Opportunities to develop financial modelling, quantitative analysis, and data visualisation skills
  • Exposure to the design, testing, and evaluation of trading strategies
  • Experience working with market data, analytics platforms, and trading-related datasets
  • Opportunities to strengthen problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Exposure to collaboration across trading, sales, and business support teams within Global Markets
  • A deeper understanding of how technology, data analytics, and quantitative methods support trading decisions and risk management within a leading financial institution
  • Practical experience contributing to real business initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced trading environment

What we offer:


Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Key Skills
VBAPythonC#Financial modelingQuantitative analysisData visualizationStatisticsData analysisProblem-solvingCritical thinkingMarket analysisProcess automationTrading strategy developmentCommunicationPresentation skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsTechnologySoftware
Benefits
Competitive base salaryFlexible benefitsCommunity initiativesProfessional development opportunities