Intern GSO, New Business Sales (Fall 2026, Jul to Dec)

SGX Group 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.

This internship programme is on a full-time basis. We invite you to realise your potential with us!

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

New Business Sales

Short overview on the Unit/Team

SGXs international sales organization i.e. Global Sales & Origination (GSO) has a global presence with 19 overseas offices across Asia the United States (US) and Europe. The aim is to broaden our institutional and corporate client coverage to increase participation in our multi-asset product suite. This includes Securities and Derivatives with the latter cutting across Equities FX Rates Commodities and Digital Assets.

GSO remains focused on activity identifying new themes to unlock revenue opportunities particularly in the buy-side segment. With the ongoing growth of our currencies and commodities business complementing our well-established strength across Asia equities and increasing volumes traded during our overnight T1 session we are increasingly relevant to a broader range of global market participants.

The intern will be part of the team that has primary mandate for new clients acquisition and manages relationships with end clients (Hedge Funds Proprietary Trading Groups Asset Managers Asset Owners Bank Desks)

Learning Outcomes

The selected intern will have a front-row seat in understanding global markets and changing dynamics between East and West. This will be displayed through the exposures end clients are seeking as they leverage products on our platform to speculate or hedge.

As an intern he/she will work alongside market professionals learning the skills and knowledge necessary to be a well-rounded sales talent and how to interact and manage internal and external stakeholders.

This will be a fast-paced work environment and interns are expected to contribute effectively.

Job Description

• Assist with desktop research on market industry clients segmentation sales prospects and lead generation database.
• Assist the team to support marketing events and campaign
• Work with Products to consolidate information relating to contract specifications orderbook trading insights and analysis and re-purpose them to be appropriate for institutional and corporate clients
• Create and maintain market intelligence to keep track of client and personnel developments thereby informing engagement plans by the sales team
• Attend calls and meetings assisting with briefs and post-meeting notes and follow-ups.
• Actively using AI tools to enhance productivity research quality and execution of the above responsibilities

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of macroeconomics financial markets and derivative instruments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills in English
• MUST be proficient in MS Office Word Excel and PowerPoint
• MUST be extremely detail oriented and meticulous and comfortable with large data sets
• Skillful in using AI tools
• Possess intellectual curiosity and humility
• Fast learner and pro-active
• Self-motivated