Overview
Join OCBC Bank and experience the fast-paced world of FX Options trading. As an intern, you’ll be embedded in a dynamic trading desk, supporting critical operations, contributing to strategy development, and gaining hands-on experience with real-world market challenges.
Why Join
Be part of shaping innovative trading strategies in a collaborative, high-impact environment. This internship offers the opportunity to apply analytical and programming skills while learning directly from traders, quants, and developers on a front-office desk.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational support for the FX options trading desk, including funding, risk monitoring, and reporting
- Consolidate cross-asset market analyses for meetings and presentations
- Maintain and enhance a database of public FX options trade data
- Collaborate with traders to automate trading signal generation and perform backtesting of strategies
- Work with front-office developers and quants to improve FX options pricing systems
- Maintain and upgrade VBA-based automations to improve trader efficiency and experience
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Programming skills in Python and VBA
- Strong analytical mindset and interest in financial markets
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and quick to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Learning Objectives
- Gain practical experience in FX options trading and risk management
- Apply data analysis and automation skills to trading processes
- Understand collaboration between traders, quants, and developers
- Develop insights into FX market dynamics and trading operations
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll join the OCBC Global Markets team, encompassing Treasury Advisory, Institutional Sales, Asset Liability Management, Trading, and Business Management. Collaborate with a high-performing, award-winning team focused on multi-product solutions to maximize opportunities for all stakeholders.
Internship Details
- Duration: Full-time internship (dates TBD)
- Location: Singapore
- Perks: Competitive base salary, mentorship from experienced traders, hands-on exposure to trading strategies, skill development in analytics and automation, networking opportunities
