Intern - Exchange Operations, Issuance and Custody (Spring 2027, Jan to Jun)

Singapore Exchange Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Exchange Limited's IPOC team offers an internship to gain hands-on exposure to the Singapore Securities Market infrastructure, custody, and depository operations. You will learn about primary issuances, post-trade services, and cross-border transfers while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, proactivity, and collaborative problem solving in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in daily tasks.
• Proactive, self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Can-do spirit with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Fast learner capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Effective team player with good collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with BAU operations including securities crediting and cross-border transfers.
• Support reconciliation to ensure holdings are backed by physical certificates.
• Contribute to process reviews and efficiency improvements.
• Engage in projects and strategic initiatives for operational scalability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Self-motivated

Can-do spirit

Fast learner

Team player

Analytical mindset

Communication

Ambiguity management

Problem solving

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools

n8n

Power Automate

Zapier

Python

VBA

Job description

Brief Overview

The IPO & Custody (IPOC) team is responsible for delivering services to more than 600 listed companies/issuers, Depository Agents and CDP direct depositors. The team processes primary issuances of corporate bonds/Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB)/Singapore Government Securities (SGS), and other issuances of products such as structured warrants, certificates, DLCs and ETFs, and also handles post trade services such as secondary market transfers and cross border transfers against other markets.

Learning Objectives

As an intern in the IPOC team, you will gain exposure to the Singapore Securities Market infrastructure, custody and depository operations, and a wide range of products across Equities, Structured Products and Fixed Income.

You will also get the opportunity toleverageadvanced AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Job Description

Business-As-Usual (BAU) Operations

• Assist with the daily crediting of securities arising from new issuances, including Structured Warrants, Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs), Structured Certificates, Warrants, Bond Issuances, and ETF creations/redemptions.
• Support the processing of cross-border securities transfers with CDP's foreign custodians.
• Assist in the crediting of securities arising from Employee Share Option Schemes (ESOS), warrant conversions, and Singapore Government Securities (SGS) issuances.
• Support the reconciliation process to ensure depository holdings are fully supported by physical certificates lodged with the appointed custodian bank.
• Assist with the processing of securities crediting and withdrawals arising from expiries and early redemptions of Structured Certificates and DLCs.

Projects and Process Improvements

• Support enhancement projects and strategic initiatives undertaken by the team.
• Participate in process reviews and operational improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and scalability.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• An eye for details
• Proactive
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• Can-do spirit
• Fast learner
• Effective team player
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate complex concepts
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong inter-personal and effective relationship management skills
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Proficient in using AI tools for process optimization and data analysis, such as creating AI Agents, AI OrchestrationFlowsor
• Experience with workflow automation tools (such as n8n, Power Automate, or Zapier) is a plus.
• Experience in programming (VBA/ Python) is an advantage