Intern SGX FX, Product and Market Research (Summer 2026, May to Aug)

SGX Internship Program

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Product team within a Foreign Exchange (FX) electronic trading venue. This role sits directly under the Head of Product and oAers a unique opportunity to gain deep exposure to institutional FX markets electronic trading platforms and market microstructure. The intern will support strategic initiatives including business analysis market research competitive intelligence and thought-leadership content development related to the design and evolution of a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) FX venue. This position is ideal for candidates interested in financial markets fintech trading technology or product management careers.

Why Join Us

• Direct mentorship from senior product leadership.
• Exposure to real-world institutional trading infrastructure.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
• Strong learning environment with potential future career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business & Product Analysis

• Support product strategy initiatives through structured business analysis.
• Gather and document product requirements workflows and functional specifications.
• Analyze trading data client behavior and liquidity metrics to derive insights.
• Assist in preparing internal presentations strategy decks and product documentation.

2. Market Research & Whitepapers

• Conduct research on FX market structure electronic trading models and liquidity aggregation.
• Contribute to writing whitepapers on topics such as:
  • Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) architecture in FX markets
  • Institutional trading workflows
  • Market fragmentation and liquidity dynamics
  • Emerging trends in FX electronic trading
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear structured content.

3. Competitive Landscape & Benchmarking

• Perform competitive analysis comparing our venue against major FX venues globally.
• Track features pricing models liquidity pools participant types and technology offerings.
• Prepare comparative matrices and strategic insights to support product positioning.
• Monitor industry developments regulatory changes and market innovations.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product Technology Sales and Liquidity teams to gather inputs.
• Participate in internal brainstorming sessions and product discussions.
• Support ad-hoc strategic projects led by the Head of Product.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship you will gain:

• Practical exposure to institutional FX markets and trading venue operations.
• Understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading platforms.
• Experience in fintech product strategy and research methodologies.
• Professional experience in writing industry whitepapers and analytical reports.

Requirements

Education - undergraduate or postgraduate student in: Finance Economics Engineering / Computer Science Mathematics / Statistics Business or related fields

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and structured thinking ability.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Interest in financial markets trading or fintech.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge of financial markets or trading concepts is a plus.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to capital markets FX trading or fintech platforms.
• Understanding of market microstructure or order book dynamics.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python PowerBI or similar).
• Prior internship in finance consulting or technology.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and intellectually driven.
• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset.
• Detail-oriented with high quality standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.