Overview
This internship is an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the world of global financial markets. You’ll work within a leading corporate and investment banking environment that connects institutions to cash, capital, and market opportunities across the world. Whether it’s navigating currency movements, analysing rates, understanding financing structures, or supporting research, you’ll contribute to work that facilitates international trade and investment. The programme is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in markets while working within a high-performing, internationally connected organisation.
What You’ll Get Out of This Internship
- A 10-week structured programme that introduces you to the fundamentals of financial markets.
- Practical exposure through real projects, shadowing opportunities, and hands-on learning.
- An induction covering the bank’s business, platforms, and product lines.
- Ongoing training through technical workshops, seminars, and day-to-day coaching.
- Guidance from mentors, line managers, and peer buddies.
- Networking sessions with senior professionals across the region.
- Opportunities to contribute to community-focused initiatives.
- A pathway to a potential graduate offer for strong performers.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your placement (you will rotate across two areas), you may:
- Support relationship-building activities with institutional clients and assist in tailoring market solutions to their needs.
- Help trading teams monitor market conditions, analyse price movements, and support the execution process.
- Participate in structuring work, including modelling, designing, or assessing financial products.
- Assist financing and risk specialists in evaluating transactions, reviewing exposures, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to research by analysing macroeconomic trends, credit developments, ESG topics, political events, or commodity markets.
- Help teams prepare materials, presentations, and reports that inform internal decision-making.
Requirements
- Strong academic performance in any degree discipline — all backgrounds are encouraged.
- Active involvement in extracurriculars, leadership roles, or community engagement.
- Analytical thinking with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adapting to changing priorities.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- Must have the permanent right to work in the country of application.
- Must be in your penultimate year and available for a summer internship in June 2026, with a full-time start date in July 2027.
- (India internships start in April.)
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
- Students with a strong interest in markets, global economics, or institutional finance.
- Individuals who enjoy solving complex problems and working with data, trends, and insights.
- Those who want exposure to an international banking environment with meaningful, real-world impact.
- Individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and value both teamwork and independent thinking.
- Students aiming to launch a long-term career in sales, trading, structuring, research, or financing.
About the Company
Standard Chartered is a global financial institution with deep roots in some of the most rapidly growing regions in the world. With a footprint spanning dozens of markets, the bank helps corporates, governments, and institutions move funds, manage risk, and grow their businesses. The organisation is known for its long-standing commitment to innovation, responsible banking, and community impact. Its culture encourages integrity, curiosity, and continuous improvement, while embracing diversity and inclusion in all forms.
The bank’s Corporate & Investment Banking division supports over 20,000 clients by connecting them to investment opportunities, trade flows, and financing solutions across major economic corridors. Its global perspective combined with strong local presence enables teams to design solutions that meet the needs of each market.
Internship Details
- Programme: Financial Markets Internship Programme 2026
- Location: Singapore
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2026)
- Employment Type: Internship
- Assessment Centres: October 2025 – December 2025
- Start Date: June 2026
- Work Authorisation: Permanent right to work required (with country-specific exceptions)
- Future Pathway: Opportunity to convert to a full-time role beginning July 2027
