# Internship: Global Markets, Global Markets Macro Research [Jan - Jun 2027] [OCBC](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/ocbc.md) · Singapore · [Research](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/research.md) OCBC is hiring a Internship: Global Markets, Global Markets Macro Research [Jan - Jun 2027] in Singapore. Posted 2026-09-25; applications close 2026-11-24. **Apply**: https://ocbc.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/OCBC-Singapore/Internship--Global-Markets--Global-Markets-Macro-Research--Jan---Jun-2027-_JR00011360 Posted 1d ago. ## Role details ## About Us As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. We achieve this by taking the time to truly understand people, providing support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we are on a journey of transformation, leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organization. Our strategic ambition remains clear and bold: 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 and supportive teams, build lasting value in your community, help people grow their assets, business, and investments, or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. ## The Opportunity: Macro Research Intern Join a team that helps clients and stakeholders stay ahead of global market developments through timely economic insights and research. As a Macro Research Intern, you will gain firsthand exposure to how macroeconomic analysis shapes investment decisions, market strategies, and business outlooks across Global Markets. You will have the opportunity to develop your research, analytical, and communication skills while working alongside experienced economists and strategists who monitor global events and financial markets. ### What You Will Do (Responsibilities) Your responsibilities will include: - **Economic & Market Research:** Support the Macro Research team in monitoring global economic developments, geopolitical events, and financial market trends. - **Data Mining & Analysis:** Gather, organize, and analyze economic, market, and industry data to support research publications and investment views. - **Economic Indicators Monitoring:** Track key economic indicators, policy developments, and market movements across major economies and assess their impact on financial markets. - **Financial Modelling & Visualisation:** Create and maintain charts, models, dashboards, and visual materials that support research findings and market analysis. - **Research Publications:** Assist in the preparation of market commentaries, research reports, presentations, and other thought leadership materials for internal and external stakeholders. - **Market Intelligence:** Consolidate information from news sources, financial databases, and research platforms to support the team's market views and recommendations. - **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Work closely with traders, sales professionals, asset managers, and other stakeholders to support information sharing and research initiatives. - **Financial Platforms & Databases:** Utilize platforms such as Bloomberg, Eikon, CEIC, and other market intelligence tools to gather data and conduct analysis. - **Ad-hoc Projects:** Provide support on thematic research projects, special reports, and other assignments as required. ### How You Will Succeed (Skills & Approach) To excel in this role, you need to be intellectually curious, analytical, and passionate about global economics and financial markets. You will work closely with the Macro Research team to monitor market developments, analyze economic trends, and support the production of research and market insights. Your ability to interpret data, think critically, and communicate findings clearly will help contribute to informed decision-making across the organization. ### Who You Will Work With The Macro Research team sits within Global Markets and provides economic and market insights that support clients, traders, sales teams, and senior management in navigating an ever-changing global environment. You'll work alongside experienced economists and strategists who analyze macroeconomic developments, monetary policy trends, and market movements across regions and asset classes. Through this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to how research and market intelligence inform investment and business decisions within a leading financial institution. _Note: This is a broad job description. The definitive role description will be reviewed and discussed between you and your manager._ ## Candidate Profile ### What You Are (Qualifications) - Open to learning and receptive to feedback. - Strong interest in financial markets, macroeconomics, and global affairs. - Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented. - Possesses strong research and critical-thinking skills. - Ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights from information. - Good written, verbal, and presentation skills. - Comfortable working with data, charts, and analytical tools. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. - Familiarity with programming languages, data analytics, or automation tools would be advantageous. - Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. - Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. ### Learning Objectives This internship will provide you with: - Exposure to macroeconomic research and global financial market analysis within a leading financial institution. - Hands-on experience analyzing economic indicators, market developments, and geopolitical events. - Opportunities to develop research, data analysis, and financial modelling skills. - Experience using professional market intelligence platforms such as Bloomberg, Eikon, and CEIC. - Exposure to the preparation of market commentaries, research reports, and presentations. - Opportunities to strengthen analytical thinking and develop informed market views on economies, sectors, and asset classes. - Exposure to interactions with traders, sales professionals, asset managers, and other market participants. - Opportunities to improve communication, presentation, and data visualization skills. - A deeper understanding of how macroeconomic research supports investment decisions, market strategy, and client advisory activities within a leading financial institution. ## What We Offer We offer a competitive base salary, a suite of holistic and flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle, community initiatives, and industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth, and aspirations are cared for as much as the needs of our customers. ## Applying to this role This Internship: Global Markets, Global Markets Macro Research [Jan - Jun 2027] role at OCBC runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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