Internship: Global Markets, Global Markets Equities Derivatives Jan to Jun 2026

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.

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Why Join Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of equities trading at OCBC. As an Equities Derivatives Intern, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of trading strategies, risk management, and the interconnectedness of global markets. You'll contribute to real-world projects, developing your analytical and programming skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

How you succeed To excel in this role, you'll need to be a quick learner, adaptable to changing priorities, and possess a strong sense of curiosity. You'll thrive by proactively seeking opportunities to contribute, collaborating effectively with diverse teams, and taking ownership of your projects. Your analytical skills and programming expertise will be essential for delivering impactful results.

What you do Your responsibilities will include:

• Gaining exposure to various strategies used by the Equities Trading Desk to generate profit and loss.
• Learning about the functions of other desks (sales, trading, management support) for a holistic understanding of Global Treasury operations.
• Assisting with the daily business-as-usual (BAU) processes of the Equities Trading Desk.
• Leading projects to enhance and automate daily BAU processes.
• Developing projects to automate financial models and research reports.
• Designing viable trading strategies based on market analysis and data insights.
• Creating data visualizations to assist in making informed trading decisions.

Who you work with OCBC Global Markets encompasses Treasury Advisory and Institutional Sales, Asset Liability Management, Trading, and Business Management. All working together, offering services that enable efficient business operations and enabling customers to focus on growth. You'll be joining a dynamic team—ambitious, award-winning, and driven—focused on multi-product solutions that maximise opportunity for everyone. You included.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing a Masters degree.
• Proficient in VBA and Python.
• Possess a strong understanding of statistics and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of C# would be an advantage.
• Are proactive, analytical, and eager to learn.

Learning Objectives This internship will provide you with:

• In-depth exposure to equities derivatives trading strategies and risk management.
• Hands-on experience in automating financial models, research reports, and trading processes.
• Opportunities to develop and backtest your own trading strategies.
• A comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global financial markets.
• Valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of a leading equities trading desk.

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.