Internship: Global Markets, FXD - G7 & SGD [Jan - Jun 2027]

ocbc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC invites an intern to join the FXD - G7 & SGD team within Global Markets in Singapore. You will support the FX options trading desk, help maintain market data, and contribute to automation initiatives using Python and VBA.

This role offers exposure to pricing, risk, and analytics in a fast-paced trading environment. You will work with traders, quants, and developers to develop scalable solutions, backtest strategies, and improve trading workflows while learning about financial markets and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and VBA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data, models, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to FX Options trading desk and assist with market analysis.
• Maintain and enhance FX options market data and analytics infrastructure.
• Collaborate with traders, quants and developers to automate signals and backtest strategies.
• Develop VBA- and Python-based automation tools to improve efficiency.
• Analyze trading, risk and market data to support decision-making.

Skills

Python

VBA

Analytical

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Tools

None

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 Global Markets and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of trading, market analytics, and technology. As an Intern within the FXD - G7 & SGD team, you'll work alongside traders, quants, and developers to support FX options trading activities, enhance analytical tools, and contribute to automation initiatives that improve trading efficiency. This is an opportunity to develop both your technical and financial markets expertise while working on real-world projects that directly support a trading desk.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be analytical, curious, and passionate about technology and financial markets. You'll work closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and developers to maintain trading infrastructure, analyse market data, and automate business processes. Your ability to solve problems, work with large datasets, and develop scalable solutions will help drive operational excellence and support informed trading decisions.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Trading Desk Support: provide operational support to the FX Options trading desk, including funding activities, risk monitoring, reporting, and preparation of market analysis materials
• Market Data & Analytics: maintain and enhance databases containing FX options market information and trade data to support trading and research activities
• Trading Strategy Support: collaborate with traders to automate signal generation, perform backtesting, and analyse the performance of trading strategies
• Pricing & Risk Infrastructure: work closely with front office developers, quants, and traders to enhance pricing tools and improve the infrastructure supporting FX options valuation and analytics
• Process Automation: develop, maintain, and upgrade VBA- and Python-based automation tools to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and user experience
• Data Analysis & Reporting: analyse trading, risk, and market data to support decision-making and business monitoring activities
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with trading, quantitative, and technology teams to identify process improvements and deliver practical solutions
• Ad-hoc Projects: support strategic initiatives, process enhancements, and other projects as assigned by the team

Who You Work With

The FXD - G7 & SGD team operates within Global Markets and manages foreign exchange options and related trading activities across major currencies. You'll work closely with experienced traders, quantitative analysts, and front office developers who collaborate to manage market risk, identify trading opportunities, and develop innovative pricing and analytics capabilities. Through this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to financial markets, quantitative analysis, and trading technologies within a leading financial institution.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in financial markets, foreign exchange, and derivatives products
• Analytical with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python and VBA
• Comfortable working with data, models, and automation tools
• Curious about trading strategies, risk management, and market dynamics
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced trading environment
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to FX options trading and the day-to-day operations of a Global Markets trading desk
• Hands-on experience supporting risk monitoring, funding activities, and trading analytics
• Opportunities to develop programming and automation skills using Python and VBA
• Exposure to quantitative analysis, trading signal generation, and strategy back testing methodologies
• Experience working with pricing models and infrastructure supp