Overview
OCBC, Singapore’s oldest bank, is looking for a curious FX & Rates Strategy Intern to join its Global Markets team. You’ll work alongside senior economists, helping shape the bank’s currency and interest‑rate research while learning the ropes of a trading floor.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
- Hands‑on exposure to real‑world FX, rates and precious‑metal analysis.
- Mentorship from experienced strategists and a chance to ask questions.
- A portfolio piece that shows you can turn data into insights.
- Insight into how a global bank’s research feeds trading decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Dig into market and economic data to spot trends in currencies and rates.
- Keep existing FX/Rates models up‑to‑date and help build new ones.
- Pull together information from Bloomberg, central banks and other sources.
- Contribute to thematic research projects that deepen market understanding.
- Prepare clear charts and slides for the team’s presentations.
- Shadow other Global Markets functions to see the bigger picture.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program (any discipline).
- Basic familiarity with foreign‑exchange and interest‑rate concepts is a plus.
- Strong curiosity about macro‑economic topics and emerging trends.
- Comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
A motivated student who loves numbers, enjoys digging into data, and wants a glimpse of life on a trading floor.
About the Company
OCBC has been helping Singaporeans and businesses achieve their goals since 1932, blending tradition with technology to become a future‑ready bank. It aims to be Asia’s leading financial partner for a sustainable future.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore (OCBC office)
Duration: 6 months (full‑time)
Commitment: 40 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Stipend: Competitive monthly allowance
Application Deadline: till role is filled
