Intern - Sustainability Development Office (Spring 2027, Jan to Jun)

SGX Internship Programme – RegCo (Sustainability Development Office)

SGX is Asia’s leading and trusted securities and derivatives market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income, currency, and commodity markets to the highest regulatory standards. SGX also operates a multi-asset sustainability platform, SGX FIRST (Future in Reshaping Sustainability Together).

With climate action as a key priority, SGX aims to be a leading sustainable and transition financing and trading hub offering trusted, quality, end-to-end products and solutions. As Asia’s most international, multi-asset exchange, SGX provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository, and data services. Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities.

This full-time internship programme provides real-time work exposure from Day 1 across specialist functions. Leave of Absence (LOA) may be required to take on the internship.

RegCo Internship Roles (Fall 2026)

• Intern – RegCo, Product Listing (Jul to Dec)
• Intern – RegCo, Strategic Planning Office (Jul to Dec)

Brief Overview

The Sustainable Development Office coordinates regulatory efforts to promote the availability of corporate sustainability disclosures to investors and other stakeholders in a comparable and trusted manner, and implements initiatives to advance the sustainability performance of listed issuers. The team also participates in standards-setting projects and builds awareness and capability within the ecosystem.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to global sustainability and climate-related standards and how they inform regulatory approaches and market disclosures. You will contribute to research, policy development, and industry engagement efforts, and support initiatives that build awareness and capability across the ecosystem.

The internship provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability, finance, and regulation, and to understand how exchanges and regulators support the transition towards more sustainable and resilient capital markets. Interns are expected to bring rigour, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity to regulatory and policy-related initiatives.

Learning Objectives

• Gain exposure to global and regional developments in corporate sustainable reporting and related market initiatives.
• Understand how international sustainability frameworks and standards are applied in regulatory settings and market disclosures.
• Develop skills in research, policy analysis, and regulatory review, including benchmarking against international practices and emerging trends.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for industry briefings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements that inform regulatory discussions and market practice.
• Work alongside teams across SGX Group and external partners on sustainability-related initiatives.
• Build a strong foundation for future careers in ESG, public policy, finance, or corporate sustainability.

Job Description

This internship offers hands-on experience in ESG policy, sustainability-related market initiatives, and stakeholder engagement within a regulatory environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth research and benchmarking on global sustainability developments, including international frameworks, standards, jurisdictional initiatives, trends, and emerging issues.
• Synthesising sustainability developments into internal knowledge resources and contributing to regulatory communications and insights.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for industry briefings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements that inform regulatory discussions and market practice.
• Helping to develop action plans and materials to support sustainability-related capacity-building efforts for listed companies.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams on sustainability-related projects and initiatives.
• Supporting the coordination of cross-functional initiatives within SGX Group and external partners.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to discussions on project planning and strategy.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in sustainability, public policy, finance, economics, environmental science, or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate-related issues, and the role of capital markets in supporting the global transition.
• Comfortable working with data and policy documents, including the ability to clean, structure, and manage datasets to draw insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesise complex and technical information clearly and precisely.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to work effectively across teams with diverse stakeholders.
• Good organisational, event coordination, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word.