Internship: Global Transaction Banking Division, Global Financial Institutions, GFI - NBFI [January 2027 - May 2027]

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Gain valuable exposure to the financial institutions sector and contribute to shaping growth opportunities across regional markets. As a Non-Bank Financial Institutions Intern, you'll work alongside experienced bankers to analyse market opportunities, evaluate competitive landscapes, and support strategic business initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, research, and presentation skills while gaining insights into banking and treasury solutions for financial institution clients across Asia.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and commercially minded. You'll work closely with the team to conduct market research, assess business opportunities, and develop strategic recommendations. Your ability to synthesise information, communicate insights clearly, and present findings effectively will be key to supporting business decision-making and driving meaningful outcomes.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sector Research: conduct regional market research and industry analysis on insurance companies, securities brokers, exchanges, finance companies, and financial leasing companies across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong
• Market Mapping: identify and map key market participants, industry trends, and emerging opportunities within the non-bank financial institutions sector
• Opportunity Analysis: perform wallet sizing assessments, banking opportunity analysis, and competitor benchmarking to support business development strategies
• Strategic Insights: assist in identifying market gaps, growth opportunities, and strategic priorities to support the team's business objectives
• Management Presentations: prepare concise, management-ready materials and presentations to support discussions with business leaders and stakeholders
• Business Planning Support: contribute research, analysis, and recommendations for strategic initiatives and client engagement opportunities
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on other business, research, and analytical assignments as required

Who You Work With

Global Transaction Banking delivers innovative cash management, trade finance, and treasury solutions to clients across the region. Within the Global Financial Institutions team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who partner with non-bank financial institutions to help them achieve their business objectives. You'll gain firsthand exposure to how banking solutions are developed, positioned, and delivered to a diverse range of financial institution clients while working in a collaborative and forward-looking environment.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in banking, financial institutions, and market strategy
• Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable analysing data and drawing business insights
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Able to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to banking and treasury products serving financial institution clients
• Hands-on experience in market research, competitive analysis, and business opportunity assessment
• Understanding of strategy formulation and execution within a regional banking environment
• Opportunities to develop analytical, critical thinking, and commercial evaluation skills
• Experience preparing management presentations and strategic business materials
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement and communication with senior business leaders
• Insights into the financial institutions landscape across key Asian markets and how banks support their growth ambitions

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.