Intern - FX & Digital Assets Derivatives (Spring 2027, Jan to Jun)

SGX Group Internship Program

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.

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

FX Derivatives

A short overview of the Unit/Team

The Derivatives team has global responsibility for the FX, Rates and Digital Assets business lines, spanning product development, product marketing and ongoing product management. The team works with strategic clients across regions and supports commercial initiatives that contribute to the business’s long-term priorities.

What the intern can learn during the internship

 This internship offers practical exposure to how exchange-traded derivatives products are researched, managed and brought to market. You will work with the senior members on the team on projects across FX, Rates and Digital Assets, building skills that connect macro and micro market analysis, data and client needs.

• FX market microstructure, competitive dynamics and the roles of key market participants
• Analysis of daily trading volume, open interest, spreads and customer trading patterns
• Global macroeconomic drivers and their impact on FX markets
• Product validation, market research and the preparation of client-facing materials
• Business development through exposure to sales planning, conferences and promotional events
• Practical use of market and data tools, including Excel, Bloomberg and, where relevant, SQL

Job Description

• Conduct market microstructure reviews, competitor analysis and SWOT assessments for selected FX products
• Support end-of-day settlement price analysis and related operational checks
• Prepare concise weekly and monthly updates on global macro drivers and FX market performance
• Research and develop marketing materials, sales presentations and client pitch content
• Assist with customer validation for new and existing products
• Maintain inputs for the weekly FX sales pipeline and business review
• Support eDM distribution and updates to SGX FX website content
• Analyse business performance across clients, geographies and products
• Participate in selected sales, marketing and industry events

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

We welcome applications from undergraduates who are curious about global markets and enjoy turning data into clear commercial insights. Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• A good command of English; Mandarin language capability is useful
• Proficiency in Excel, including Power Pivot; VBA capability is an advantage
• Experience with Bloomberg, particularly Bloomberg Excel tools, is preferred
• Working knowledge of SQL is useful but not essential
• A genuine interest in FX, Rates, Digital Assets and global macroeconomics
• Initiative, adaptability, a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a collaborative team environment