Intern - RegCo, Sustainability Development Office (Fall 2026, Jul to Dec)

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.

RegCo Roles:

• Product Listing: Intern - RegCo, Product Listing (Fall 2026, Jul to Dec) Job Details | SGX 
• Sustainability Development Office
• Strategic Planning Office: Intern - RegCo, Strategic Planning Office (Fall 2026, Jul to Dec) Job Details | SGX 

Sustainability Development Office

Brief Overview:

The Sustainable Development Office coordinates regulatory efforts to promote the availability of corporate sustainability disclosures to investors and other stakeholders in a comparable and trusted manner and implements initiatives to advance the sustainability performance of listed issuers. The team also participates in standards-setting projects and builds awareness and capability within the ecosystem.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to global sustainability and climate-related standards and how they inform regulatory approaches and market disclosures.  You will contribute to research, policy development and industry engagement efforts, and support initiatives that build awareness and capability across the ecosystem.

The internship offers a unique opportunity to be involved in work at the intersection of sustainability, finance and regulation, and to better understand how exchanges and regulators support the transition towards more sustainable and resilient capital markets. Interns are expected to approach their work with rigour, attention to detail and intellectual curiosity in supporting regulatory and policy-related initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

Through this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain exposure to global and regional developments in corporate sustainable reporting and related market initiatives.
• Understand how international sustainability frameworks and standards are applied in regulatory settings and market disclosures.
• Develop skills in research, policy analysis and regulatory review, including benchmarking against international practices and emerging trends.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for industry briefings, working groups and stakeholder engagements that inform regulatory discussions and market practice.
• Work alongside teams across SGX Group and external partners on sustainability-related initiatives.
• Build a strong foundation for future careers in ESG, public policy, finance, or corporate sustainability.

Job Description:

This internship offers hands-on experience in ESG policy, sustainability-related market initiatives, and stakeholder engagement within a regulatory environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth research and benchmarking on global sustainability developments, including international frameworks, standards, jurisdictional initiatives, trends and emerging issues.
• Synthesising sustainability developments into internal knowledge resources and contributing to regulatory communications and insights.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for industry briefings, working groups and stakeholder engagements that inform regulatory discussions and market practice.
• Helping to develop action plans and materials to support sustainability-related capacity-building efforts for listed companies.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams on sustainability-related projects and initiatives.
• Supporting the coordination of cross-functional initiatives within SGX Group and external partners.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to discussions on project planning and strategy.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in sustainability, public policy, finance, economics, environmental science or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate-related issues and the role of capital markets in supporting the global transition.
• Comfortable working with data and policy documents, including the ability to clean, structure and manage datasets to draw insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesise complex and technical information clearly and precisely.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively across teams with diverse stakeholders.
• Good organisational, event coordination and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel and MS Word.