Internship: Global Markets, Global Markets eFX 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 Be at the forefront of innovation in electronic FX trading at OCBC. As an eFX Trading Intern, you’ll contribute to optimizing our trading processes, developing cutting-edge algorithms, and analyzing market data. You’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment, applying your technical skills to real-world challenges and shaping the future of our electronic trading platform.

How you succeed To excel in this role, you’ll need to be a proactive, analytical thinker with a strong programming foundation and a passion for problem-solving. You’ll thrive by taking initiative, embracing new challenges, and collaborating effectively with traders and technologists. Your ability to manage multiple tasks independently and communicate effectively will be key to contributing to the success of the desk.

What you do Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing operational processes to identify opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Assisting with the development and backtesting of FX hedging algorithms.
• Monitoring our electronic trading systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Running eFX trade flow analysis reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Actively participating in eCommerce projects aimed at enhancing our trading platform.

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 or postgraduate degree.
• Possess programming skills in Python, R, or any variant of C.
• Have a strong grasp of statistics and an analytical mindset.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, with a knack for clear written documentation and verbal presentation.
• Are comfortable managing multiple work streams independently and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Learning Objectives This internship will provide you with:

• Practical experience in electronic FX trading and algorithm development.
• Exposure to the daily operations of a cutting-edge trading desk.
• Opportunities to apply your programming and analytical skills to real-world challenges.
• A deeper understanding of market microstructure and trading technology.
• Valuable insights into the dynamics of the global FX market.

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.