OCBC

Internship: Global Markets, GM Equities, Futures and Derivatives Business Development [Jan 2027 to Jun 2027]

OCBC  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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 that drives growth and client engagement across Equities, Futures, and Derivatives within Global Markets. As a Business Development Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to business strategy, client engagement, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to develop project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills while contributing to initiatives that strengthen partnerships and support business growth.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be organised, proactive, and eager to learn. You'll work closely with business stakeholders to coordinate strategic initiatives, support client engagement activities, and contribute to business development projects. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and pay attention to detail will be key to delivering successful outcomes and supporting the team's objectives.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Business Development Support: assist in the planning and execution of initiatives that support the growth of the Equities, Futures, and Derivatives business
  • Strategic Collaboration Projects: support cross-functional projects and partnership initiatives with internal stakeholders, including Group Wealth Banking (GWB), to drive business synergies and client engagement
  • Event Management: assist in organising and coordinating business development events, seminars, webinars, client engagement sessions, and marketing activities
  • Marketing & Communications: support the preparation of marketing materials, promotional content, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Coordination: collaborate with business partners across Global Markets and other divisions to facilitate project execution and ensure alignment of objectives
  • Presentation Development: prepare presentation materials, business updates, and management reports to support strategic discussions and decision-making
  • Market & Business Research: conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and business opportunities to support growth initiatives
  • Project Management Support: assist in tracking project milestones, coordinating meetings, documenting actions, and supporting implementation activities
  • Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on special projects, business initiatives, and operational activities as assigned

Who You Work With

The Equities, Futures and Derivatives Business Development team works closely with stakeholders across Global Markets and the broader bank to drive business growth, strengthen client engagement, and identify new opportunities. You'll collaborate with product specialists, relationship teams, marketing partners, and business stakeholders, gaining valuable exposure to how strategic initiatives are developed and executed within a leading financial institution.

Who You Are

  • Open to learning and feedback
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong presentation development skills, including PowerPoint
  • Interest in marketing, business development, and financial markets
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong planning and coordination abilities
  • Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn
  • Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across different functions and levels
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Exposure to business development and growth initiatives within Global Markets
  • Hands-on experience supporting strategic collaboration projects and stakeholder engagement activities
  • Opportunities to develop project management, planning, and coordination skills
  • Exposure to event management, client engagement, and marketing activities
  • Experience preparing professional presentations, business updates, and management materials
  • Opportunities to strengthen communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Global Markets and other business units
  • Insights into how business development strategies are designed and executed within a leading financial institution
  • A deeper understanding of the Equities, Futures, and Derivatives business and how client engagement initiatives support business growth and market participation

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.

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About OCBC

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1932
Website
ocbc.com
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