Intern - FCD, Financial Reporting & Tax (Spring 2026, Jan - Jun)

Job Summary

SGX Internship Programme

We are Asia’s 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 (sgx.com/first).  

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 Asia’s 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 world's most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN. In foreign exchange, we are Asia's 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.

Financial Reporting and Tax

Brief Overview:

SGX Finance comprises various teams including Financial Reporting and Tax (FRT) and CFO Unit Operations and Controls (COC). 

FRT is responsible for (i) SGX Group’s financial reporting, accounting, and advisory matters, and (ii) all local and overseas tax matters of SGX Group, including corporate tax, withholding tax, GST/VAT, FATCA/ CRS. 

COC is responsible for (i) overseeing the risk and controls issues in CFO Unit, including the running of Risk and Control Self-Assessment program and governance of vendor managed services, (ii) finance operations such as billing, receipts from customers and procure to pay activities, and (iii) treasury support on banking, investments, and funding matters.  
 

Learning Objectives:

The selected intern will gain multi-disciplinary exposure within Finance. 

Key learnings include: 

• In-depth financial analysis skills, including use of available generative AI tools
• Understanding and appreciation of Finance function, including respective policies, processes, and control activities
• Exposure to SAP enterprise system and other generative AI tools, including dashboarding for analysis

Job Description:

As a Finance intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Finance team. Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to month-end financial closing for SGX Group, including analysis of financial performance and key metrics of SGX Group

• Valuation of SGX Group’s investments including goodwill/intangible assets impairment assessment

• Support digitalisation and streamlining of existing workstream process using available generative AI tools (Snowflake etc.)

• Review of key controls in CFO Unit in support of Control Self-Assessment and vendor due diligence

• Preparation of tax related regulatory submission and compliance work

• Participate in adhoc efficiency/digitalisation projects as required

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Curious about finance function in a MNC setting

• Keen eye for details

• Critical thinker