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

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Singapore's Equities Derivatives internship offers hands-on exposure to trading desks, analytics, and automation. You'll work with traders and support teams to analyze markets, build tools, and test trading strategies using real market data.

You should be curious, detail-oriented, and pursuing a postgraduate degree, with proficiency in VBA and Python. The program develops financial modelling, data visualization, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven team.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Trading Desk Support: assist the Equities Trading Desk in day-to-day activities.
• Market & Trading Analysis: analyze market trends and performance drivers.
• Process Automation: identify opportunities to automate processes.
• Financial Model Enhancement: support development and automation of models and templates.
• Trading Strategy Development: assist in researching and evaluating strategies.
• Data Visualisation & Analytics: build dashboards and visualisation tools.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: collaborate with sales, trading and business teams.
• Research & Innovation: explore new technologies and market opportunities.

Skills

VBA

Python

Quantitative analysis

Data visualization

Statistics

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Postgraduate degree (in progress)

Tools

C#

Excel

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.

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

• 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 with 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.