Internship: Global Markets, Global Markets Research - Equity Research [Jan - Jun 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

Join a team that delivers independent equity research and investment insights to support clients and stakeholders across the bank. As an Equity Research Intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to company analysis, financial modelling, and equity market research while working alongside experienced research professionals. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, valuation, and communication skills through meaningful work that mirrors the responsibilities of a first-year research analyst.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be intellectually curious, analytical, and passionate about financial markets. You'll work closely with research analysts to evaluate companies, analyse industry developments, and build investment views. Your ability to interpret financial information, identify key business drivers, and communicate insights effectively will help support the team's research efforts and contribute to informed investment decisions.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Company Research: conduct research and analysis on listed companies, evaluating business performance, financial results, competitive positioning, and growth prospects
• Industry Analysis: monitor industry developments, market trends, and economic factors that impact sectors and investment opportunities
• Financial Modelling: assist in building, maintaining, and updating financial models to support company valuations and investment recommendations
• Market Intelligence: gather and analyse information from company announcements, earnings releases, industry reports, and market developments
• Investment Research Support: contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, investment notes, and market commentaries
• Fundamental & Technical Analysis: support research initiatives through both fundamental company analysis and market trend assessment
• External Engagement: attend investor meetings, earnings briefings, industry conferences, and other market events to gain firsthand insights into companies and sectors
• Stakeholder Collaboration: support the delivery of research insights to Global Markets, Wealth Management, Private Banking, Securities, and other internal stakeholders
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on thematic research projects, sector studies, and other research initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Global Markets Research provides independent equity research and investment insights to support clients and business stakeholders across OCBC. You'll work alongside experienced research analysts who cover companies and sectors across various industries, delivering actionable investment ideas and market intelligence. Through this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to Equity Research, Wealth Management, Private Banking, Securities, and the broader Global Markets business.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in financial markets, investing, and equity research
• Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with financial statements and financial analysis
• Background in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, reading, and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and programming skills would be advantageous
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• Available to commit to a minimum full-time internship period of 6 months

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to equity research and investment analysis within a leading financial institution
• Hands-on experience evaluating companies, industries, and market developments
• Opportunities to develop financial modelling, valuation, and investment research skills
• Exposure to the preparation of research reports, investment ideas, and market commentaries
• Experience analysing financial statements and identifying key value drivers of businesses
• Opportunities to strengthen analytical thinking and develop informed investment views
• Exposure to investor meetings, company engagements, and industry conferences
• Experience working with research professionals who support investment decisions across Global Markets, Wealth Management, Private Banking, and Securities
• Opportunities to develop communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A deeper understanding of how independent equity research supports investment strategies and client solutions across a leading financial institution
• Practical experience comparable to an entry-level research analyst role, providing a strong foundation for future careers in research, asset management, investment banking, and financial services

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.