Global Markets Internship Programme Korea 2027

About the role

Ten-week summer internship in Standard Chartered’s Financial Markets team in Seoul, offering exposure to global markets, clients, products and an international network. Interns work on real business challenges across two potential areas, develop technical and professional skills, and may progress toward a graduate role beginning full-time in July 2028.

Programme Experience

• Work on real business challenges and meaningful responsibilities from the first day.
• Gain exposure to Financial Markets products, clients and Standard Chartered’s international network.
• Develop technical, professional and behavioural skills through practical work and structured support.
• Receive guidance from managers, mentors and buddies, with opportunities to learn from senior leaders.
• Participate in community and volunteering initiatives.

Potential Areas

• Sales: build institutional client relationships, tailor investment strategies, execute trades and manage risk.
• Trading: make markets, manage positions and use data and analytics across asset classes.
• Structuring: design and price complex financial products using quantitative modelling and commercial insight.
• Financing Risk: structure and distribute financing deals while managing exposure and regulatory alignment.
• Research: provide insights across macroeconomics, foreign exchange, credit, ESG, commodities and geopolitics.
• Risk, Modelling, Analytics, Product and XVA: support scenario analysis, valuation, product reviews and risk methodologies.

Candidate Profile

• Take ownership, show initiative and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Think critically and solve problems using logic, analysis and sound judgement.
• Learn quickly, remain curious and seek opportunities for growth and development.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Adapt and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Show curiosity about financial markets, current affairs and the global economy.