Intern - RegCo, Sustainability Development Office (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.

Regco Roles:

• Product Listing: Intern - RegCo, Product Listing (Spring 2026, Jan - Jun) Job Details | SGX 
• Sustainability Development Office

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.

Learning Objectives:

• An opportunity to be at the forefront of regulatory developments and to shape the landscape on corporate sustainability reporting disclosures and the sustainable performance of listed issuers.
• Learn how global sustainability frameworks are applied in regulatory settings and market disclosures.
• Support research into international sustainability taxonomies, sustainability standards; and disclosure practices.
• Acquire skillsets in analysing and reviewing proposals in relation to regulatory rules.
• Assist in preparing materials for industry briefings, working groups, and engagements with regulators, issuers, and investors.
• Work alongside teams across SGX Group and external partners on sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to projects that build a climate-resilient financial ecosystem.
• Gain insight into how exchanges and regulators drive sustainable capital markets, with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• A strong foundation for future careers in ESG, public policy, finance, or corporate sustainability.

Job Description:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in ESG policy, sustainable finance, and stakeholder engagement within a regulatory environment.

• Conduct research and benchmarking on the global sustainability landscape (eg. updates on global frameworks, standards, jurisdictional initiatives), sustainability trends and issues.
• Assist in reviewing proposals for regulatory rule changes to align with global developments.
• Help prepare materials for industry briefings, working groups and engagements with regulators, issuers and investors.
• Develop action plans to support sustainability-related capacity-building efforts for listed companies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams on sustainability-related projects and initiatives
• Help coordinate cross-functional initiatives within SGX Group and external partners.
• Maintain a database of sustainability trends and contribute to regulatory communications and insights.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic planning discussions.

Knowledge And Skills Requirements:

• Undergraduate studies in sustainability, public policy, finance, economics, environmental science or related fields.
• Passionate about sustainability, climate action and shaping the future of capital markets.
• Comfortable working with data and policy documents to draw insights and recommendations.
• Ability to clean, structure and manage datasets.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate clearly in written materials.
• Proactive and adaptable with a willingness to work across teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong event management and project management skills.
• Confident in presenting ideas and engaging in discussions with internal and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Word.