Intern, Global Securities Finance (GSF) Trading, Financial Markets

ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organisation that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function: Financial Markets

Team: Global Securities Finance

Internship Period: 6 months ; January-June 27

About ING Bank

We began operating in Singapore in 1987 where we host the regional Asia Pacific headquarters. With over 300 financial experts, we are the largest wholesale banking branch in Asia. ING stands out in the Asia Pacific region because we go a step further for our customers. We look at things from the client’s perspective which allows us to construct tailor-made solutions to fit the needs of every company we serve. This mentality underpins all our client relations and has produced various prestigious awards.

Our internship programme offers more than just on-the-job experience. Through structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross-functional networking opportunities, project showcases and an intern alumni community, you'll gain valuable exposure, build meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.

Job Profile Summary

We offer internship opportunities across multiple Wholesale Banking teams and locations. This role focuses on position within Financial Markets.

Global Securities Finance (GSF) sits within Financial Markets with trading desks in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Singapore. Our mandate spans Fixed Income Repo and Equity Financing across 40+ markets.

What will you be doing?

This internship offers hands‑on exposure to Securities Finance and its role within Financial Markets.

You will:

• Run essential routines—risk checks, reporting packs, and concise market summaries.
• Partner closely with traders to support risk management, refine trading strategies, and validate P&L.
• Maintain and improve existing processes, potentially contributing to a broader
• Automation or analytics project with measurable impact for the desk.
• Build practical fluency in executing trades within mandate—efficiently, profitably, and in full compliance.

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

• Self‑driven, quick, and open learner with a growth mindset
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Fundamental understanding of global financial markets
• Strong command of Excel (VBA a plus) and proficiency in Python
• Solid time management and composure under pressure

Need more information? 

For information on ING Wholesale Bank, visit https://www.ingwb.com/

For information on careers, visit https://www.ing.jobs/Global/Careers.htm

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) 

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