Internship: Global Markets, Group Research, Macro Research [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.

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Why Join

Shape your understanding of the global economy at OCBC’s Global Markets Research team. As a Macro Research Intern, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic environment where academic concepts meet real-world market realities. You’ll contribute directly to our research outputs, gaining invaluable experience and developing informed perspectives on economies and markets, alongside seasoned analysts.

How you succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll be a proactive learner with a genuine curiosity about global economic trends. You’ll need to translate complex information into clear, concise analyses and be comfortable collaborating with diverse teams. A willingness to embrace new technologies - particularly AI-driven tools - is key, as we continually transform our research processes.

What you do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the team with data mining and monitoring the latest macroeconomic developments and news.
• Conducting research and analysis on financial markets, economic trends, and relevant industry news.
• Creating and maintaining financial models, charts, and presentations to support research findings.
• Tracking key economic indicators and market trends.
• Collaborating with the team on reports and presentations for clients and senior management.
• Exploring opportunities to contribute to workflow automation using AI tools.

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. It’s about multi-product solutions that maximise opportunity for everyone, you included.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Possess a strong interest in financial markets, macroeconomics, and global affairs.
• Demonstrate excellent research and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Programming skills are a plus.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Practical experience in macroeconomic research and analysis.
• Exposure to leading financial data platforms like Bloomberg, Eikon and CEIC.
• Opportunities to develop your analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience in collaborating with industry professionals – traders, asset managers and economists.
• Insight into the application of AI in financial research.

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.