Intern - Securities Engineering (Spring 2027, Jan to Jun)

Location: Singapore, SG

Intern - Securities Engineering (Spring 2027, Jan to Jun)

Company:

Singapore Exchange

Location:

Singapore, SG

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Unit:

Technology

Job Type:

Intern

Requisition ID:

3542

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.

Securities Engineering

Short overview of the team

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to support automation, operational efficiency, and AI-driven initiatives in Securities Engineering (Trading, Clearing and Depository services). The candidate should possess a positive "can-do" attitude, be able to work independently with guidance and coaching, and have a strong interest in technology, automation, and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Create scripts and tools using Python or other scripting languages.

Support system monitoring, log analysis, and observability initiatives.

Assist in AI and Generative AI proof-of-concepts, experiments, and productivity use cases.

Analyze business and operational processes to identify automation opportunities.

Prepare technical documentation and knowledge-sharing materials.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Requirements

Pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Basic programming (Java preferred) and scripting knowledge (Python preferred).

Understanding of automation concepts and software development fundamentals.

Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to take initiative.

Able to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Exposure to ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.

Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and system integrations.

Basic understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Exposure to monitoring and observability tools.