Internship: Global Corporate Banking, Global Wholesale Banking Sustainability Office [Aug to Dec 2026]

Overview

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 and desires.

Today, we’re on a transformation journey—leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. Our strategic ambition 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. Create lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

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Why Join

Be part of the team driving sustainability and responsible financing across Global Wholesale Banking. As an intern with the GWB Sustainability Office, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to sustainability principles, sustainable financing solutions, and the regulatory landscape shaping the transition to a low‑carbon economy. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support the Bank’s Net Zero ambitions while building practical experience at the intersection of sustainability and corporate banking.

How you succeed

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re passionate about sustainability, curious about how finance can drive positive environmental and social outcomes, and comfortable working with research, data, and presentations. You’re proactive, organized, and able to communicate ideas clearly through written materials and decks. A collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks will help you contribute effectively to the team’s initiatives.

What you do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sustainability Advisory Support: support the preparation of pitchbooks and materials for sustainability advisory engagements with wholesale banking customers
• ESG Due Diligence & Risk Assessment: assist in conducting ESG due diligence and sustainability risk assessments for wholesale banking clients
• Research & Thematic Analysis: conduct research on sustainability themes, regulations, and market developments, with opportunities to prepare presentations for internal stakeholders
• Net Zero & Emissions Support: support initiatives related to the Bank’s Net Zero targets, including understanding how financed emissions are assessed
• Projects & Communications: assist with ad‑hoc sustainability projects, such as drafting periodic internal newsflashes and coordinating with stakeholders across the bank

Who you work with

You’ll be part of the GWB Sustainability Office within Global Corporate Banking, working closely with relationship teams, risk partners, and other sustainability stakeholders across the Bank. The team collaborates across functions to embed sustainability into business strategies, client solutions, and operational practices.

Who you are

• An Undergraduate or Postgraduate student with a strong interest in sustainability and sustainable finance
• Curious about ESG topics, climate transition, and responsible banking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong foundation in preparing presentation decks
• Comfortable with basic analysis and clear, structured writing
• Organised, proactive, and able to work well with diverse stakeholders

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to sustainability principles, regulations, and sustainable financing products
• Hands-on experience supporting sustainability initiatives and advisory projects
• Understanding of the Bank’s Net Zero targets and how financed emissions are computed
• Development of research, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Insight into how sustainability is embedded within Global Wholesale Banking activities

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.