Intern - ONT, Derivatives Business Operations (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.

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

Business Operations Roles:

• Securities Business Operations - Intern - ONT, Securities Business Operations (Spring 2026, Jan - Jun) Job Details | SGX 
• Derivatives Business Operations 

Derivatives Business Operations

Brief Overview:

The Derivatives Clearing and Collateral team is responsible for the clearing and settlement operations of Singapore Exchange (SGX) Derivatives, ensuring that all trades are processed accurately, securely, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The team manages the full lifecycle of derivatives transactions—from post trade management and margining to money settlement and risk mitigation—while optimizing collateral usage and maintaining operational resilience.

• 1) Product development: Derivatives products from concepts to life
• 2) Market management: monitor and manage the Derivatives ,market by leveraging on technology and tools
• 3) Risk management: manage counterparty risk through daily cycle mark-to-market, margining and collateral management

Learning Objectives:

Selected intern would undergo a structured internship program with the following exposure

1) Technical Development (70%)

1. Singapore’s Derivatives market, rules and processes under the guidance of experienced and passionate mentors.
2. Tools and technologies for market management (e.g. CW2, Titian OTC, SWIFT, SGX PTS system)
3. Derivatives business products knowledge (e.g. NLT(negotiated large trades) of listed

Derivatives (e.g. Equities, Commodities, Foreign Exchange products)

1. Derivatives clearing processes, systems, rules and concepts (e.g. Daily Settlement Cycle, Margin calls)
2. Collateral management - Learn about different types of collateral (e.g. cash, government securities) and participate in daily collateral movements and reconciliations.
3. Learn how to handle day to day exceptions.

2) Professional Development (20%)

A. Sgx Training

B. Stakeholder Management

C. Presentation

d. Process improvement initiative that improves the efficiency and/or in risk controls

3) Cross Function Development (10%)

1. Cross function learning
2. Strategize offline event planning and execution

Job Description:

• Develop Singapore derivatives market infrastructure by:
• 1) Ensuring smooth market operations
• 2) Enhancing market management decision making process through in-house data analytics and dashboard
• 3) Automating daily operations processes through VBA, R/ Python script
• 4) Enhance learning opportunity (e.g. rotation within C&C team)

Knowledge And Skills Requirements:

• An eye for details
• Proactive
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Can-do spirit
• Fast learner
• Effective team player
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong inter-personal and effective relationship management skills
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Experience in programming (VBA/ Python)