Internship: Global Markets, Institutional Clients - Structured Products & Syndicate [Jan - Jun 2027]

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

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore is seeking an Institutional Clients Intern within the Structured Products & Syndicate team to gain exposure to capital markets, structured products, and client engagement. You will develop analytical, technical, and communication skills while supporting sales, automation, and presentation activities in a fast-paced environment.

The internship offers hands-on experience with data analysis, client interactions, and cross-functional collaboration across global markets teams,

Qualifications

• Open to learning and feedback.
• Strong interest in financial markets and capital markets activities.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data and interpreting business information.
• Good technical skills with an interest in automation and process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with VBA programming or automation tools would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Available for a minimum full-time internship commitment of 6.5 months.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Support: provide administrative and operational support to the Institutional Sales desk across Structured Products, Fixed Income, and Syndicate activities.
• Process Automation: support automation initiatives, including the enhancement of term sheet and pricing supplement generation through Excel VBA and other digital solutions.
• Presentation Development: assist in preparing client and management presentation materials covering financial products, market developments, and investment opportunities.
• Market & Data Analysis: support data extraction, analysis, and preparation of insights for management meetings, business reviews, and strategic discussions.
• Reporting & Management Information: prepare periodic reports, including trade volume analysis, staff training records, and business performance updates.
• Event Coordination: assist in organising client events, internal learning sessions, regional conference calls, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Documentation & Stakeholder Support: coordinate meeting materials, maintain records, prepare meeting minutes, and support communication with internal stakeholders.
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on business initiatives, process improvements, and strategic projects as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

Automation interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Tools

Excel VBA

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

Join a team that connects institutional clients with investment opportunities, structured solutions, and financing transactions across global markets. As an Institutional Clients Intern within the Structured Products & Syndicate team, you'll gain valuable exposure to capital markets, structured products, fixed income solutions, and client engagement activities. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, technical, and communication skills while contributing to projects that support business growth and enhance client outcomes.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and driven to learn. You'll work closely with sales, syndicate, and structured product professionals to support business activities, enhance processes, and deliver insights to stakeholders. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and leverage technology to improve efficiency will help you add value in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sales & Business Support: provide administrative and operational support to the Institutional Sales desk across Structured Products, Fixed Income, and Syndicate activities
• Process Automation: support automation initiatives, including the enhancement of term sheet and pricing supplement generation through Excel VBA and other digital solutions
• Presentation Development: assist in preparing client and management presentation materials covering financial products, market developments, and investment opportunities
• Market & Data Analysis: support data extraction, analysis, and preparation of insights for management meetings, business reviews, and strategic discussions
• Reporting & Management Information: prepare periodic reports, including trade volume analysis, staff training records, and business performance updates
• Event Coordination: assist in organising client events, internal learning sessions, regional conference calls, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Documentation & Stakeholder Support: coordinate meeting materials, maintain records, prepare meeting minutes, and support communication with internal stakeholders
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on business initiatives, process improvements, and strategic projects as assigned

Who You Work With

Global Markets provides clients with a comprehensive range of risk management, financing, and investment solutions across multiple asset classes. Within the Institutional Clients - Structured Products & Syndicate team, you'll work alongside experienced sales and product professionals who partner institutional investors, financial institutions, and corporate clients. You'll gain valuable exposure to financial markets, structured investments, syndication activities, and the solutions that help clients achieve their investment and financing objectives.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in financial markets, investment products, and capital markets activities
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with data and interpreting business information
• Good technical skills with an interest in automation and process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with VBA programming or automation tools would be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Agile, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• Available for a minimum full-time internship commitment of 6.5 months

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to structured products, fixed income markets, and syndication activities within a leading financial institution
• Opportunities to develop knowledge of global markets, investment solutions, and capital markets produc