Internship: Global Markets, FXD, G7 & SGD [Jul to Dec 2026]

About Us

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. By understanding people, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their needs.

Today, we’re on a transformation journey. We leverage technology and creativity to be a future-ready learning organisation. Our bold strategic aim is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

Join us to build the bank of the future, innovate how we deliver financial services, work in friendly, supportive teams, and build lasting value in your community. Take your learning as far as you can and enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Become part of a dynamic team at the heart of OCBC’s Global Markets. You’ll gain hands-on experience in FX Options trading, working with industry professionals to support critical desk functions. This internship offers a unique blend of operational support, data analysis, and technology – a strong launchpad for a career in financial markets.

How You Succeed

Thrive by embracing challenges and tackling complex tasks. Success means proactively seeking solutions, collaborating effectively with traders and developers, and continuously improving the tools and processes used by the desk. A willingness to learn quickly and apply your technical skills to real-world problems is key.

What You Do

• Provide operational support to the FX Options trading desk: manage funding, monitor risk, and prepare reports.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of FX options trade data.
• Collaborate with traders to automate trading signals and backtest trading strategies.
• Work with developers and quants to enhance the FX options pricing system.
• Maintain and upgrade VBA-based automations to boost desk efficiency.
• Consolidate market analyses to prepare for team meetings.

Who You Work With

OCBC Global Markets encompasses Treasury Advisory and Institutional Sales, Asset Liability Management, Trading, and Business Management. You’ll join a dynamic, ambitious, award-winning team focused on multiproduct solutions that maximise opportunities for everyone.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Proficient in programming, particularly Python and VBA.
• A proactive learner with a curious mindset.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communicator and a team player.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide:

• Practical experience in FX Options trading and market operations.
• Hands-on skills in data analysis and automation.
• Collaboration experience with front office traders, quants, and developers.
• Exposure to the lifecycle of trading strategies, from ideation to backtesting.

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 cared for as much as the needs of our customers.