Intern ONT, Securities Business Operations (Spring 2026, Jan Jun)

Job Summary

SGX Internship Programme

We are Asias leading and trusted securities and derivatives market infrastructure operating equity fixed income currency and commodity markets to the highest regulatory standards. We also operate a multi-asset sustainability platform SGX FIRST or Future in Reshaping Sustainability Together ( We are committed to facilitating economic growth in a sustainable manner leveraging our roles as a key player in the ecosystem a business regulator and listed company. With climate action as a key priority we aim to be a leading sustainable and transition financing and trading hub offering trusted quality end-to-end products and solutions. As Asias most international multi-asset exchange we provide listing trading clearing settlement depository and data services with about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore. We are the worlds most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China India Japan and foreign exchange we are Asias leading marketplace and most comprehensive service provider for global FX over-the-counter and futures participants. Headquartered in AAA rated Singapore we are globally recognised for our risk management and clearing capabilities.

Be a part of this fast-paced world where your contributions count. SGX offers you the unique experience of gaining insights into the Exchange business and the finance value chain. You will be immersed in the respective specialist functions at SGX we believe that our interns are involved in real-time work from Day 1.

Note: Leave of Absence (LOA) may be required to take on the internship.

Business Operations Roles:

• Securities Business Operations
• Derivatives Business Operations

Job Responsibilities

Brief Overview:

The Securities Business Operations team consists of five functions that work in tandem to keep the heart of the Singapore Securities market beating. When you join the team youll get to experience firsthand the full spectrum of activities across the operations value chain.

Job Description:

These are the 5 functions within the operations team and the skills that you can gain from getting involved in each step of the way.

• Facilitating the Initial Product Offering process - Oversee the end-to-end flow of new Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and get a holistic view of how various teams collaborate behind the scenes to facilitate new listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
  Transferring and Creation of Securities Assets - Get familiarized with the bond-issuance process and the creation and the transfer of products like ETFs Singapore Government Securities and T-Bills. Ensure that all records properly documented such that products are made available in time for trading.
  Listing of Tickers on the Exchange - Learn the methods of interacting with stock issuers gathering relevant information and making sure that products are listed accurately and timely. Maintain the orderliness of the market and the satisfaction of traders in the Singapore market.
• Clearing and Settlement - Operate the Post Trade System the central system that processes a billion dollars worth of stocks and cash every day. Ensure that assets get into the hands of the right people at the right time.
• Handling Corporate Action Events Experience handling important corporate action events like dividends and rights issue for our listed companies ensuring shareholders accounts are updated accurately and timely. Gain exposure to communicating with financial advisors and legal professionals while managing the corporate action events to ensure they run smoothly.
• Protecting the Exchange against bad actors - Gain insight into the specific techniques used to perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) assessments. Guard against bad actors that could majorly impact the reputation of the stock exchange and Singapores financial industry

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• An eye for details
• Proactive
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• Can-do spirit
• Fast learner
• Effective team player
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate complex concepts
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong inter-personal and effective relationship management skills
• Proficient in MS Word PowerPoint Excel
• Experience in programming (VBA/ Python) is an advantage
• Knowledge of data analytic tools such as Tableau and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is an advantage