Internship: Global Markets, Emerging Markets, Rates & NDF, SGD Rates [Jul to Dec 2026]

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

Contribute to dynamic trading strategies at the heart of OCBC’s Global Markets division. As an Emerging Markets & Rates Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience developing and implementing quantitative solutions that directly impact trading performance. You'll be part of a collaborative team, pushing boundaries and learning from experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.

How you succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a passion for data, a knack for problem-solving, and a proactive approach to learning. You’ll be expected to take ownership of your tasks, contribute innovative ideas, and collaborate effectively with both traders and quantitative analysts. Success comes from leveraging your programming skills, analytical abilities, and a willingness to dive deep into complex market dynamics.

What you do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining financial models and spreadsheets to support trading strategies.
• Compiling and modelling historical data to identify new trading opportunities and refine existing approaches.
• Writing Python code to automate data collection from Bloomberg and perform insightful analysis.
• Supporting the desk’s daily operations by running cash flow and risk reports.
• Collaborating with front office quants and traders to enhance the desk’s interest rate pricer and live P&L spreadsheet.

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 & enabling customers to focus on growth. You’ll be joining a dynamic team – ambitious, award-winning, and driven. It’s about multi-product solutions that maximise opportunity for everyone, you included.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Proficient in programming languages, particularly VBA and Python.
• Possess strong Excel modelling skills and a demonstrated ability to automate tasks.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for data analysis and problem-solving.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Willing to commit to a 6-month full-time internship.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Practical experience in developing and applying quantitative models to real-world trading problems.
• A thorough understanding of emerging market and interest rate dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and automation using Python and Bloomberg.
• Insight into the collaborative relationship between traders and quantitative analysts.
• Exposure to the daily operations of a leading Global Markets trading desk.

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.