Internship: Global Markets, Market Connectivity/Global Markets Equities [Jan 2027 to Jun 2027]
OCBC Bank · Singapore
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 OCBC clients to investment opportunities across global markets. As a Market Connectivity Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to market infrastructure, broker relationships, and business initiatives that support trading activities across international exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to develop your project management, stakeholder engagement, and market operations capabilities while contributing to initiatives that enhance client access and drive growth within the Equities business.
How You Succeed
To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, organised, and proactive. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, foreign brokers, exchanges, and internal teams to support market-related initiatives and project implementations. Your ability to manage details, coordinate across stakeholders, and communicate effectively will help drive successful outcomes and support the delivery of a seamless trading experience for clients.
What You Do
Your responsibilities will include:
- Broker Relationship Support: assist with foreign broker management activities, including coordination, documentation, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement
- Market Connectivity Projects: support the implementation of market and exchange-related enhancements, system upgrades, and business initiatives
- Exchange & Market Research: conduct research on market developments, exchange initiatives, and industry trends to support business planning and decision-making
- Trading Activity Support: assist in monitoring and supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing trading activity and client participation across markets
- Marketing & Client Engagement: support the planning and execution of market promotions, webinars, educational sessions, and outreach activities that drive client engagement
- Project Coordination: assist in project planning, testing, documentation, and stakeholder communications to ensure smooth implementation of business enhancements
- Reporting & Analysis: support the preparation of reports, presentations, and business updates for management and key stakeholders
- Stakeholder Management: collaborate with internal teams, external partners, brokers, and exchanges to support business objectives and operational effectiveness
- Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and other assignments as required
Who You Work With
The Market Connectivity team partners exchanges, brokers, and internal stakeholders to provide seamless market access and support trading capabilities across global markets. You'll work alongside professionals within Equities, Operations, Technology, and Business Management, gaining valuable insights into how market infrastructure, partnerships, and business initiatives come together to support a leading investment platform.
Who You Are
- Open to learning and feedback
- Strong interest in financial markets and investing
- Curious and eager to understand how global markets operate
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Analytical with good problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working with data, reports, and presentations
- Proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
- Exposure to global market infrastructure, broker relationships, and exchange connectivity activities
- Hands-on experience supporting market enhancement projects and business initiatives
- Opportunities to develop project coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Exposure to client engagement activities, market promotions, and webinar execution
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving business, operations, and technology teams
- Opportunities to strengthen analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Insights into how trading access, broker partnerships, and market connectivity support investment services within a leading financial institution
- Exposure to the operational and strategic aspects of the Equities business and the broader Global Markets division
- Practical experience contributing to initiatives that enhance client access, trading capabilities, and business growth within OCBC's Global Markets franchise
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.