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Internship: Global Markets, Emerging Markets, Rates & NDF + Global Mkts SGD Rates [Jan - Jun 2027]

CompanyOCBC
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and maintain financial models, analytical tools, and Python-based solutions to support trading desk activities and market analysis. They will also assist in preparing daily risk and performance reports while collaborating with traders and quantitative professionals on strategic initiatives.
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 dynamic world of Global Markets and gain hands-on exposure to interest rate markets, trading strategies, and quantitative analytics. As an Intern within the Emerging Markets, Rates & NDF and Global Markets SGD Rates teams, you'll work alongside traders and quantitative professionals to analyse market opportunities, enhance trading tools, and support decision-making across rates and foreign exchange markets. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical, analytical, and financial market knowledge while contributing to initiatives that directly support trading desk activities.


How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and eager to learn about financial markets. You'll work closely with traders and front office quants to develop models, analyse market data, and automate processes that improve trading efficiency. Your ability to leverage data, think critically, and apply programming skills to solve business challenges will help you make meaningful contributions while building a strong foundation in market analytics and trading.


What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Quantitative Analysis: develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools that support trading decisions and market analysis
  • Market Research: compile, analyse, and model historical market data to identify trading opportunities and evaluate potential strategies
  • Data Automation: develop Python-based solutions to collect, process, and analyse market data from platforms such as Bloomberg
  • Trading Desk Support: assist with the preparation of daily cashflow, risk, and performance reports to support business monitoring and risk management activities
  • Financial Modelling: support the enhancement and maintenance of spreadsheets, pricing tools, and analytics models used by the trading desk
  • Trading Strategy Development: work with traders to research, evaluate, and back-test market ideas using quantitative and data-driven approaches
  • Technology & Process Improvement: collaborate with front office quants and traders to enhance the desk's interest rate pricers, live P&L reporting tools, and other business applications
  • Data Analytics & Reporting: analyse large datasets and present insights that support trading, portfolio management, and strategic decision-making
  • Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on strategic initiatives, automation projects, and process improvement efforts as assigned

Who You Work With

The Emerging Markets, Rates & NDF and Global Markets SGD Rates teams manage trading activities across interest rate and foreign exchange markets. You'll work alongside experienced traders, quantitative analysts, and market professionals who closely monitor global market developments and execute strategies across regional and international markets. Through this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to trading, risk management, quantitative analysis, and the application of technology within a leading financial institution.

Who You Are

  • Open to learning and feedback
  • Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and quantitative analysis
  • Proficient in Python and VBA programming
  • Strong Excel and spreadsheet modelling skills
  • Comfortable working with data and applying analytical techniques to solve problems
  • Curious and eager to understand market movements and trading strategies
  • Good quantitative and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Passionate about automation, process improvement, and technology-enabled solutions
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
  • Available to commit to a full-time internship of at least 6 months

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Exposure to interest rate, foreign exchange, and emerging markets trading activities within Global Markets
  • Hands-on experience developing and maintaining financial models and trading analytics tools
  • Opportunities to apply Python, VBA, and automation techniques to real-world trading and business challenges
  • Experience collecting, modelling, and analysing market data to support trading decisions and strategy development
  • Exposure to risk management, cashflow analysis, and P&L reporting processes within a trading environment
  • Opportunities to strengthen quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience collaborating with traders, front office quants, and market professionals on business initiatives
  • Exposure to pricing models, market analytics platforms, and trading technologies used within Global Markets
  • A deeper understanding of how data, technology, and quantitative analysis support trading performance and decision-making within a leading financial institution

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
PythonVBAExcelQuantitative analysisFinancial modelingMarket researchData automationTrading strategiesRisk managementData analyticsBloombergInterest rate marketsForeign exchangeProblem-solvingCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsTechnology
Benefits
Competitive base salaryFlexible benefitsCommunity initiativesProfessional development opportunities