2027 Operations & Middle Office Intern, Singapore

About the role

This 10-week Singapore internship provides hands-on experience in operations and middle-office activities for a global alternative investment firm. Interns support trade confirmation, reconciliation, cash management, position valuation, and cross-team workflow initiatives while developing practical exposure to capital markets and operational processes.

Role and Team

• Operations and Middle Office manages trade processing, position maintenance, prime brokerage relationships, and books and records systems.
• Interns collaborate with trading businesses, Core Infrastructure teams, prime brokers, and counterparties in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and reconcile trades across asset classes with prime brokers and counterparties, supporting accurate and timely settlement.
• Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies to maintain data integrity and efficient operational workflows.
• Monitor trading positions, including valuation, reporting, and corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, and mergers.
• Track bank cash positions, complete wires, and support cash-flow monitoring for trade settlements.
• Collaborate on firm-wide initiatives and workflow improvements with trading and Core Infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with expected graduation between December 2027 and July 2028.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills for managing complex data and multiple priorities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with effective cross-team collaboration abilities.
• Solid understanding of capital markets and asset classes, including equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with AI tools, and availability for the full internship.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with VBA or Python is helpful but not required.