Internship, Global Markets, Emissions Trading [Jan to Jun 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 Play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable finance at OCBC. As an Emissions Trading Intern, you’ll be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market, contributing to our understanding of carbon credit dynamics and supporting our clients' sustainability goals. You’ll gain valuable experience in data analysis, market research, and regulatory monitoring, all while working within a dynamic and impactful team.

How you succeed To excel in this role, you’ll need to be a quick learner with a strong analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail. You’ll thrive by proactively seeking information, independently managing tasks, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our data and analytical processes. Your curiosity and ability to identify trends will be essential for success.

What you do Your responsibilities will include:

• Tracking new methodologies published by Verra, Gold Standard, and other major registries.
• Maintaining a comprehensive database of historical retirement data, analyzing demand trends by company, volume, and vintage.
• Maintaining a weekly updated worksheet of projects and ratings with live pricing data.
• Tracking historical and new issuances from carbon credit projects.
• Incorporating regulatory reforms and updates into our analytical models.
• Monitoring country-wise developments in the voluntary carbon credit market and forecasting demand.
• Running correlations between paper and physical market prices.

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, and driven—focused on multi-product solutions that maximise opportunity for everyone. You included.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Are proactive, organized, and able to work independently.
• Have a keen interest in sustainability and the carbon markets.

Learning Objectives This internship will provide you with:

• A comprehensive understanding of the voluntary carbon credit market.
• Hands-on experience in data analysis, market research, and regulatory monitoring.
• Exposure to the methodologies and standards governing carbon credit projects.
• Opportunities to develop your analytical skills and contribute to real-world trading decisions.
• A valuable network of professionals in the rapidly growing field of sustainable finance.

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.