FX & Rates Strategy Intern: Global Markets Research

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

OCBC invites applications for an FX & Rates Strategy Intern to gain hands-on experience in foreign exchange, interest rates, and precious metals research within Global Markets.

You will work with seasoned strategists to analyze macro developments, monitor market trends, and support the production of research views and market insights. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus MS Office proficiency, are essential.

Qualifications

• Open to learning and feedback.
• Strong interest in foreign exchange, rates, precious metals, and global markets.
• Baseline familiarity with FX and interest rate market concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Market Research & Analysis: analyse economic indicators, market developments, and central bank policies to identify trends across FX, rates, and precious metals.
• Data Collection & Management: gather, compile, and maintain data from market platforms, central bank publications, and third-party databases.
• Financial Modelling: maintain and update FX, rates, and macro models used in research and market analysis.
• Strategy Development Support: assist strategists in refining analytical frameworks and developing models.
• Thematic Research: contribute to macro trends, policy developments, and geopolitical events impact on markets.
• Market Monitoring: track global movements and policy announcements and provide timely updates.
• Research Publications: assist in preparing reports, commentaries, and presentations.

Skills

FX concepts

Market analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Postgraduate degree in progress

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

OCBC invites applications for an FX & Rates Strategy Intern to gain hands-on experience in foreign exchange, interest rates, and precious metals research within Global Markets.

You will work with seasoned strategists to analyze macro developments, monitor market trends, and support the production of research views and market insights. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus MS Office proficiency, are essential.