Overview
This internship provides an inside look into how a global financial institution operates within the fast-moving world of financial markets. You’ll take part in activities that help organisations manage exposure, evaluate opportunities, and participate in international trading and financing flows. Through hands-on learning and exposure to different market functions, you’ll understand how banks support global commerce and investment.
What You’ll Get Out of This Internship
- A 10-week summer placement designed to build practical skills and industry knowledge.
- A guided onboarding programme that familiarises you with the bank’s products, systems, and business model.
- Training sessions, skill-building workshops, and live project experience.
- Daily coaching and support from managers, mentors, and peer buddies.
- Opportunities to attend networking events and connect with senior professionals.
- A chance to contribute to social impact initiatives led by the organisation.
- For many participants, this internship becomes a pathway to a full-time graduate role.
Key Responsibilities
(Your role will depend on your assigned rotations and may include two of the following areas.)
Sales
- Assist relationship managers in understanding client needs and supporting investment discussions.
- Help prepare materials used for market updates or strategic conversations.
Trading
- Work with traders to observe live market activity, analyse price movements, and assist in monitoring positions.
- Support data analysis to help teams respond to changing market conditions.
Structuring
- Help evaluate product ideas, run models, and support the design of tailored financial solutions.
- Assist in preparing transaction proposals and documentation.
Financing Risk
- Contribute to assessing transaction risks, reviewing exposures, and supporting regulatory checks.
- Assist in analysing financing structures and understanding lending frameworks.
Research
- Help gather and analyse economic, political, or sector-specific data.
- Support the preparation of insights shared with internal teams or external clients.
Requirements
- Strong academic performance in any discipline — candidates from all fields are welcome.
- Active involvement in campus, leadership, volunteer, or extracurricular activities.
- Analytical thinking with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to manage tasks or small projects.
- Strong teamwork skills with resilience and adaptability.
- Must have the permanent right to work in the country you’re applying to.
- Must be in the penultimate year of study and able to intern in June 2026, with readiness for a full-time start in July 2027.
- (India programmes begin in April.)
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
- Students who want hands-on experience in markets, economics, or institutional finance.
- Individuals who enjoy working with data, analysing trends, and solving complex problems.
- Those seeking exposure to a global banking environment with real business impact.
- Students who thrive in collaborative, high-pressure, and intellectually demanding settings.
- Candidates exploring long-term careers in trading, sales, structuring, research, or market-related roles.
About the Company
Standard Chartered is a global banking group with a long history of supporting trade, investment, and economic development across some of the world’s most dynamic markets. Its Corporate & Investment Banking division serves clients ranging from local companies to multinational organisations, enabling them to move capital, manage risks, and engage in cross-border business. With a presence in more than 50 markets and thousands of corporate clients, the bank combines local insight with international reach.
For more than a century, the bank has built its reputation on responsible business, innovation, and its commitment to communities. Its culture emphasises integrity, curiosity, continuous improvement, and diversity — fostering an environment where people can contribute meaningfully and grow their careers.
Internship Details
- Programme: Financial Markets Internship Programme 2026
- Location: Singapore
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2026)
- Assessment Centres: October 2025 – December 2025
- Start Date: June 2026
- Employment Type: Internship
- Eligibility: Penultimate-year students with permanent work rights
- Application Window: 03 September 2025 – 31 December 2025
