Overview

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

Become part of OCBC Global Markets, an award-winning team at the forefront of financial innovation. As a Derivatives Execution Sales Intern, you’ll directly contribute to a dynamic trading floor, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You’ll help optimise how we serve our clients and build efficient solutions – a great way to launch your career in global markets.

How you succeed

You’ll thrive by embracing challenges and proactively seeking improvements. Success comes from a blend of technical skill and a willingness to learn. You’ll be expected to take ownership of tasks, deliver accurate work, and contribute to team projects. Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and leverage automation will be key to making a real impact.

What you do

You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

  • Supporting the Derivatives Execution Sales desk with daily pricing and administrative tasks.
  • Identifying and assisting in the automation of existing processes using VBA.
  • Preparing reports and tracking client activity.
  • Assisting with compliance checks and reporting requirements.
  • Supporting the organisation of client events and internal team activities.
  • Contributing to analytical projects designed to improve desk efficiency.

Who you work with

OCBC Global Markets encompasses Treasury Advisory and Institutional Sales, Asset Liability Management, Trading, and Business Management. All working together. Offering services that enable efficient business operations. And enabling customers to focus on growth. You’ll be joining a dynamic team. Ambitious. Award-winning. Driven. It’s about multiproduct solutions that maximise opportunity for everyone. You included.

Who you are

  • Currently pursuing a degree – both undergraduate and postgraduate students are welcome.
  • Possess a strong analytical mind and a genuine interest in global financial markets.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Have essential VBA knowledge – Python/C++ skills are a plus.
  • Are agile, flexible, and thrive in a challenging environment.
  • Are highly motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Hands-on experience in a Derivatives Execution Sales environment.
  • Practical application of VBA skills to solve real-world business problems.
  • A deeper understanding of global financial markets and trading operations.
  • Exposure to regulatory compliance within a financial institution.
  • Opportunities to develop project management and analytical skills

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.

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About

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.