Intern - Derivatives, Client Connectivity (Spring 2027, Jan to Jun)

SGX Group Internship Program

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses, and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income, and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository, and data services. With about 40% of listed companies and 90% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore, as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange.

Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions count. SGX offers the opportunity to gain insights into the Exchange business and the finance value chain. Interns are immersed in relevant specialist functions and involved in real-time work from Day 1.

Note: Leave of Absence (LOA) may be required to take on the internship.

Job Responsibilities

Unit/Team Overview

The business unit is responsible for SGX’s connectivity and co-location services supporting derivatives and securities markets. The team focuses on client engagement, service development, and delivery. It works closely with trading members, ISVs, vendors, and internal stakeholders to onboard clients onto SGX trading platforms, support their access and co-location requirements, and ensure reliable, low-latency market connectivity. This includes ongoing client support, service coordination, and driving major client-facing initiatives such as NextGen Co-location migration.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain direct exposure to how a global exchange engages and supports clients in delivering mission-critical market access services.
• Understand client onboarding journeys, connectivity and co-location service models, and how client requirements are translated into operational and technical solutions.
• Learn how to support client communications, respond to client queries, and work with internal teams to ensure a smooth and positive client experience, particularly during onboarding and migration activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking and supporting client onboarding, connectivity setup, and co-location requests.
• Support the preparation of client communications, onboarding materials, and service updates.
• Help maintain client records, trackers, and documentation related to market access and infrastructure services.
• Coordinate with internal technology, operations, and sales teams to address client requirements.
• Provide support for client-related initiatives, including onboarding, service enhancements, and migration programmes.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Must Have

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and track information across multiple clients or requests.

Good to Have

• Interest in client service, financial markets, and trading infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of market access, connectivity, or capital markets concepts.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional, client-oriented environment.