Intern Equities, Capital Markets Development (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.

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

Research & Finlit

Short overview of the Team

The CMD team in the Equities unit is responsible for developing the local research ecosystem with research content generation and drive shareholder value creation among the listed companies in the Singapore equities market.

What the intern can learn during the internship

• Develop a good understanding of the local equities market and exchange business
• Analyse company and financial information data analytics sectors and economic trends
• Cultivate research skills such as writing reports and presentations/communication skills
• Opportunity to interact with management from listed companies and learn to ask the right questions/interview
• Interact with various internal business units and external stakeholders
  
  

Job Description

• Assist the CMD team in data preparation/analysis compiling writing and presenting research information in reports/presentations
• Preparation of market updates investment-related reports newsletters presentation decks
• Content distribution across various retail and institutional platforms (e.g. Bloomberg Factset) and uploading of reports to the Research webpage
• Maintain databases of industry/economic data
• Analyse and assist team in internal tracking statistics and manage distribution platforms
• Bring a highly valued fresh perspective to our team and will be encouraged to openly communicate and contribute to content direction and discussions
• Assist the research team on specific research projects
  
  

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication skills; good command of English (Mandarin would be an added bonus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of investing and the stock market

ESG

Short overview of the Team

The CMD team in the Equities unit is responsible for developing the local research ecosystem through research content generation and driving shareholder value creation among listed companies in the Singapore equities market.

Aside to content generation the CMD team is also responsible for the newly launched SGX ESG Disclosure Platform and SGX Core ESG Metrics which will support companies in their ESG disclosure journey by enabling companies to report metrics aligned with global standards and frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance that meets investor needs for consistent and comparable ESG data.

What the intern can learn during the internship

• Develop a good understanding of the local equities market exchange business and ESG disclosure and reporting landscape
• Exposure to project management in ESG projects project implementation and driving adoption of the use of the platform
• Opportunities to interact with management from listed companies and participate in capability building activities within the ESG ecosystem ( and support for stakeholders outreach and education initiatives)
• Where the intern is also keen for exposure on Equities Research exposure on company analysis and financial information data analytics sectors and economic trends.
• Cultivate research skills such as writing reports and presentations/communication skills
• Interact with various internal business units and external stakeholders

Job Description

• Support the team in ESG project management driving implementation and adoption of the ESG Disclosure Platform realizing downstream activities and KPIs.
• Work with the team on ESG capability building for the broader Singapore market through marketing outreach and education initiatives.
• Organize events webinars forums for the ecosystem to promote the use of the platform and ESG metrics
• Creation of insights and dashboards for analytics
• With exposure to Equities Research as well the intern will have opportunities to work with the research team data preparation/analysis compiling writing research reports and presenting research information in reports/presentations
• Bring a highly valued fresh perspective to our team and will be encouraged to openly communicate and contribute to discussions
• Assist the research team on specific ESG and/or research projects

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and analytical skills; good command of English (Mandarin would be an added bonus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Keen interest and has actively participated in ESG projects/initiatives
• Knowledge of investing and the stock market