Intern - Risk, Risk Control and Policy (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.

Risk Management Roles:

• Enterprise Risk
• Analytics, Models and Quantifications
• Risk Control and Policy
• Risk Validation
• Risk Policy and Planning

Risk Control and Policy

Brief Overview:

The Risk Control and Policy team is responsible for monitoring and managing the risks of expected and unexpected events that may have an adverse impact on the company. This includes monitoring of market participants’ risk exposures, stress testing evaluations on potential losses, margining, etc.

Learning Objectives:

The selected intern would aid the team in cross-unit projects (e.g. risk threshold review implementation, default management, client profiling, regulatory and management reporting enhancements ). The intern would be able to acquire a deeper understanding of the financial markets and products across multi asset classes, and clearing risk management.

Job Description:

• Data Aggregation and Analysis:
  • Learn to dissect big data, including data cleaning and analysis techniques, to extract meaningful insights. 
  • Utilize basic programming skills in Python to aggregate data and generate reports.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct thorough testing on report submissions from external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Assist in identifying and addressing any discrepancies or issues in data submissions.
• Process Improvement:
  • Contribute ideas and insights to improve risk monitoring activities and streamline processes.
  • Collaborate with team members to implement process enhancements and efficiency measures.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Educate and inform external stakeholders about reporting requirements, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Follow up promptly and effectively on stakeholder queries, providing clear and concise responses.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Strong programming skills in Python for data aggregation and analysis. [must]
• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting purposes. [must]
• High curiosity, keen interest and good knowledge of financial markets, preferably in derivatives.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking, with the ability to analyze patterns and trends in complex problems and develop innovative solutions. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.