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

Be part of a team that drives innovation in trade finance and helps shape the future of transaction banking. As a Global Trade Finance Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to product development, process transformation, and market intelligence initiatives that support businesses operating across global markets. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, research, and problem-solving skills while contributing to projects that enhance product offerings and improve client experiences.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and eager to learn. You'll work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders across the bank to support product initiatives, analyse market trends, and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement. Your ability to interpret data, communicate insights effectively, and contribute ideas will be key to delivering meaningful outcomes and supporting the team's objectives.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Product Development Support: assist in product initiatives and enhancement projects, including process streamlining and robotic process automation (RPA) initiatives
• Performance Monitoring: collate and analyse data to support product performance tracking, business reviews, and management reporting
• Market Research & Benchmarking: conduct market and industry research, competitor benchmarking, and market share analysis to identify trends and strategic opportunities
• Business Insights: analyse data and research findings to support product strategy, decision-making, and business planning activities
• Process Improvement: contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and product delivery processes
• Executive Presentation Support: assist in the preparation of presentation materials, reports, and updates for management and stakeholder discussions
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on other product, strategy, and business initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Global Transaction Banking provides comprehensive trade finance, cash management, and transaction banking solutions that help businesses operate and grow across markets. Within the Global Trade Finance team, you'll work alongside product managers and business stakeholders who are responsible for developing innovative solutions and enhancing the trade finance experience for clients. You'll gain valuable insights into how banking products are designed, implemented, and continuously improved to meet evolving customer and market needs.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong sense of curiosity and interest in banking products and financial services
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with data and deriving actionable insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation, or process improvement concepts would be advantageous
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to market and industry landscaping techniques used to identify strategic business opportunities
• Understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation and enhancement
• Opportunities to develop data analysis, reporting, and business presentation skills
• Experience supporting process improvement and automation initiatives within a banking environment
• Exposure to market benchmarking, competitive analysis, and product strategy development
• Insights into how banks create, pilot, and scale digital capabilities to address customer needs and business challenges
• Opportunities to strengthen stakeholder engagement, communication, and project management skills in a professional setting

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.