Investment Compliance Intern: Pre-Trade & Automation

Franklin Templeton; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton in Singapore is seeking an Intern to join the Investment Compliance team. The internship starts December 2026 for 25 to 35 weeks, based in our Singapore office, and offers hands-on exposure to guideline monitoring, pre-trade controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will support pre-trade reviews, research post-trade alerts, escalate breaches, and assist with reporting, onboarding, and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related discipline.
• Exposure to asset classes such as equities, fixed income and derivatives.
• Interest in automation, AI, or process improvement; VBA is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg (including Bloomberg Excel Add-in tool) is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to elevate issues promptly.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-trade compliance reviews in Charles River.
• Research post-trade alerts and document outcomes.
• Escalate potential breaches to managers and stakeholders.
• Track incidents to closure with timely follow-up.
• Support compliance reporting and information requests.
• Support onboarding of new funds or client accounts and test rules.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve workflows.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Excel Add-in

Job description

Franklin Templeton in Singapore is seeking an Intern to join the Investment Compliance team. The internship starts December 2026 for 25 to 35 weeks, based in our Singapore office, and offers hands-on exposure to guideline monitoring, pre-trade controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will support pre-trade reviews, research post-trade alerts, escalate breaches, and assist with reporting, onboarding, and automation initiatives.