Internship: Global Markets, Equities Derivatives [Jan - Jun 2027]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Community initiatives

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore is offering an Equities Derivatives Internship. You will work closely with traders and stakeholders to support trading activities, analyze market trends, and develop data-driven solutions using VBA and Python.

This internship provides hands-on experience in automation, financial modelling, dashboard development, and cross-functional collaboration across sales, trading, and business management teams within Global Markets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing postgraduate degree in a related field.
• Proficient in VBA and Python.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Experience handling large datasets and understanding statistics.

Responsibilities

• Trading Desk Support: assist the Equities Trading Desk in day-to-day activities and gain exposure to strategies used to generate trading performance across equity and equity derivatives products.
• Market & Trading Analysis: analyse market trends, trading activity, and performance drivers to support decision-making.
• Process Automation: identify opportunities to automate business processes using programming and analytics tools.
• Financial Model Enhancement: support development, enhancement, and automation of financial models and templates.
• Trading Strategy Development: assist in researching, testing, and evaluating trading strategies using historical data.
• Data Visualization & Analytics: build dashboards and visualization tools for market performance and risks.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: collaborate with sales, trading, and business management teams.
• Research & Innovation: explore new technologies and methods to support trading activities.
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

VBA

Python

C# (advantage)

Data analysis

Statistics

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate degree in progress

Tools

Excel

Dashboard tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is 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, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Step into the fast-paced world of Equities Derivatives and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and technology. As an Equities Derivatives Intern, you'll work closely with traders and business stakeholders to support trading activities, enhance analytical tools, and develop innovative solutions that drive business performance. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical skills to real-world market challenges while gaining valuable insights into how trading desks manage risk and generate returns.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be analytical, intellectually curious, and passionate about financial markets. You'll work alongside traders and support teams to understand market dynamics, improve existing processes, and develop data-driven solutions that support trading decisions. Your ability to combine programming, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills will enable you to make meaningful contributions while learning how technology and quantitative analysis support the trading business.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Trading Desk Support: assist the Equities Trading Desk in day-to-day activities and gain exposure to the strategies used to generate trading performance across equity and equity derivatives products
• Market & Trading Analysis: analyse market trends, trading activity, and performance drivers to support the desk's decision-making processes
• Process Automation: identify opportunities to improve efficiency by automating business-as-usual processes using programming and analytical tools
• Financial Model Enhancement: support the development, enhancement, and automation of financial models, research templates, and analytical frameworks
• Trading Strategy Development: assist in researching, testing, and evaluating potential trading strategies using historical market data and quantitative techniques
• Data Visualisation & Analytics: build dashboards and visualisation tools that provide insights into market performance, trading activity, and portfolio risks
• Cross-Functional Exposure: collaborate with stakeholders across sales, trading, and business management teams to gain a holistic understanding of Global Markets operations
• Research & Innovation: explore new technologies, analytical methods, and market opportunities that can support trading activities and business growth
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on strategic initiatives, process improvement projects, and other assignments as required

Who You Work With

The Equities Derivatives team is part of Global Markets and focuses on delivering trading, risk management, and investment solutions across equity-related products. You'll work alongside experienced traders and professionals who manage market risk, develop trading strategies, and leverage technology to enhance performance. You will also gain exposure to sales teams and business support functions, providing a broad understanding of how different teams work together to deliver value to clients and the business.

Who You Are

Open to learning and feedback Strong interest in financial markets, trading, and quantitative analysis Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented Proficient in VBA and Python Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Comfortable working with large datasets and analytical models Good understanding of statistics and data analysis concepts Knowledge of C# would be advantageous Strong communication and presentation skills Self-motivated and able to work independently in a dynamic environment Able to collaborate effectively within a team Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with: Exposure to the day-to-day activities of an Equities Derivatives trading desk An understanding of trading strategies and the factors that influence trading performance and profitability Hands‑on experience applying programming and automation techniques to improve business processes Opportunities to develop financial modelling, quantitative analysis, and data visualisation skills Exposure to the design, testing and evaluation of trading strategies Experience working that market data, analytics platforms, and trading-related datasets Opportunities to strengthen problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills Exposure to collaboration across trading, sales, and business support teams within Global Markets A deeper understanding of how technology, data analytics, and quantitative methods support trading decisions and risk management within a leading financial institution Practical experience contributing to real business initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced trading environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.