Internship: Global Markets, Asset Allocation, Risk Strategy, XVA [Jan - Jun 2027]

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Be part of a team at the intersection of financial markets, risk analytics, and digital innovation. As an Asset Allocation, Risk Strategy & XVA Intern, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge initiatives involving digital assets, private blockchain technologies, and quantitative risk management. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical and analytical skills while contributing to projects that support innovation, automation, and risk management within Global Markets.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and passionate about technology and financial markets. You'll work closely with traders, strategists, and risk professionals to support product development and process automation initiatives. Your ability to leverage programming skills, analyse data, and develop practical solutions will help improve operational efficiency and support the team's innovation agenda.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• •Digital Product Development: assist the team in launching and supporting digital financial products on private blockchain platforms
• •Process Automation: develop and enhance Python-based tools and scripts to automate desk processes, improve reporting efficiency, and strengthen risk monitoring capabilities
• •Risk Analytics Support: assist in aggregating and analysing risk exposures across portfolios to support risk management and decision-making activities
• •P&L Analysis: support the enhancement of tools used for P&L explain and performance attribution analysis
• •Data Management & Reporting: prepare and validate data used in risk analysis, product monitoring, and management reporting
• •Innovation Initiatives: support research and implementation efforts relating to digital assets, blockchain technologies, and emerging market solutions
• •Business Support: assist with presentation materials, documentation, and operational activities supporting the desk's daily functions
• •Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and other projects as assigned

Who You Work With

The Asset Allocation, Risk Strategy & XVA team supports Global Markets through advanced risk analytics, portfolio strategies, and innovative market solutions. You'll work alongside professionals with expertise in trading, quantitative analysis, risk management, and technology, gaining valuable insights into how market risk, valuation adjustments, and digital innovation are integrated within a leading financial institution. Through this role, you'll be exposed to both traditional financial markets and emerging technologies shaping the future of finance.

Who You Are

• •Open to learning and feedback
• •Strong interest in financial markets, technology, and innovation
• •Proficient in programming languages such as Python
• •Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VBA and macros
• •Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• •Comfortable working with data and quantitative analysis
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• •Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• •Curious about digital assets, blockchain technologies, and process automation
• •Knowledge of quantitative finance concepts or derivatives valuation would be advantageous
• •Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• •Exposure to digital products and blockchain applications within a Global Markets environment
• •Hands-on experience supporting the launch and implementation of financial products on private blockchain platforms
• •Opportunities to develop practical programming and automation skills using Python, VBA, and other analytical tools
• •Exposure to risk aggregation, portfolio analytics, and P&L attribution methodologies
• •Insights into quantitative risk management and valuation concepts used within financial markets
• •Opportunities to contribute to digital transformation and innovation initiatives within a leading financial institution
• •Experience working with large datasets and applying technology solutions to real business challenges
• •Exposure to collaboration with traders, strategists, risk managers, and technology stakeholders
• •A deeper understanding of how quantitative analytics, risk management, and emerging technologies support decision-making and innovation across Global Markets operations

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.