Intern ONT, Derivatives 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 - Intern - ONT Securities Business Operations (Spring 2026 Jan - Jun) Job Details SGX
• Derivatives Business Operations

Derivatives Business Operations

Brief Overview:

The Derivatives Clearing and Collateral team is responsible for the clearing and settlement operations of Singapore Exchange (SGX) Derivatives ensuring that all trades are processed accurately securely and in compliance with regulatory standards. The team manages the full lifecycle of derivatives transactionsfrom post trade management and margining to money settlement and risk mitigationwhile optimizing collateral usage and maintaining operational resilience.

1) Product development: Derivatives products from concepts to life

2) Market management: monitor and manage the Derivatives market by leveraging on technology and tools

3) Risk management: manage counterparty risk through daily cycle mark-to-market margining and collateral management

Learning Objectives:

Selected intern would undergo a structured internship program with the following exposure

1) Technical Development (70%)

a. Singapores Derivatives market rules and processes under the guidance of experienced and passionate mentors.

b. Tools and technologies for market management (e.g. CW2 Titian OTC SWIFT SGX PTS system)

c. Derivatives business products knowledge (e.g. NLT(negotiated large trades) of listed

Derivatives (e.g. Equities Commodities Foreign Exchange products)

d. Derivatives clearing processes systems rules and concepts (e.g. Daily Settlement Cycle Margin calls)

e. Collateral management - Learn about different types of collateral (e.g. cash government securities) and participate in daily collateral movements and reconciliations.

f. Learn how to handle day to day exceptions.

2) Professional Development (20%)

a. SGX training

b. Stakeholder management

c. Presentation

d. Process improvement initiative that improves the efficiency and/or in risk controls

3) Cross Function Development (10%)

a. Cross function learning

b. Strategize offline event planning and execution

Job Description:

Develop Singapore derivatives market infrastructure by:

1) Ensuring smooth market operations

2) Enhancing market management decision making process through in-house data analytics and dashboard

3) Automating daily operations processes through VBA R/ Python script

4) Enhance learning opportunity (e.g. rotation within C&C team)

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)