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
Dive into the fast-paced world of financial markets with OCBC’s Global Markets team. As an Equities Derivatives Intern, you’ll gain firsthand experience in trading strategies and contribute to real-world projects that impact our daily operations. You’ll be instrumental in driving innovation, automating processes, and developing tools that support informed decision-making. Prepare for a challenging and rewarding experience that will shape your career in finance.

How you succeed
Success in this role requires a proactive mindset and a passion for problem-solving. You’ll need to quickly grasp complex trading concepts and apply your technical skills to enhance our existing processes. Embrace collaboration with experienced traders and technologists. Deliver impactful results through independent project work, and confidently present your findings and recommendations.

What you do
You will be involved in:

• Gaining insight into Equities Trading Desk strategies and P&L generation.
• Exploring the interconnectedness of Global Markets through cross-desk exposure.
• Assisting in the daily operational processes of the Equities Trading Desk.
• Leading projects focused on automating and enhancing existing workflows.
• Developing and automating financial models and research reports.
• Designing and backtesting viable trading strategies.
• Creating data visualizations to support trading decisions.

Who you work with
Global 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. Dynamic. Driven. It’s about multiproduct solutions that maximise opportunity for everyone. You included.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a postgraduate degree.
• Proficient in VBA and Python programming languages.
• Strong analytical skills with a knack for data-driven problem-solving.
• Knowledge of C#, statistics and data analysis is a plus.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach and a desire to learn.
• An effective communicator, comfortable presenting complex information.

Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:

• Practical experience in applying quantitative skills to real-world trading problems.
• A deep understanding of Equities Derivatives and market dynamics.
• Exposure to the entire trade lifecycle, from strategy development to execution.
• Opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals and build your network.
• Project management skills through the completion of impactful initiatives.

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.