Intern - LCCS, Corporate Secretariat

Singapore Exchange

  • Singapore
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job SummarySGX Internship ProgrammeWe are Asia's leading and trusted securities and derivatives market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income, currency and commodity markets to the highest regulatory standards. We also operate a multi-asset sustainability platform, SGX FIRST or Future in Reshaping Sustainability Together (sgx.com/first). We are committed to facilitating economic growth in a sustainable manner leveraging our roles as a key player in the ecosystem, a business, regulator and listed company. With climate action as a key priority, we aim to be a leading sustainable and transition financing and trading hub offering trusted, quality, end-to-end products and solutions. As Asia's most international, multi-asset exchange, we provide listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services, with about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore. We are the world's most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN. In foreign exchange, we are Asia's leading marketplace and most comprehensive service provider for global FX over-the-counter and futures participants. Headquartered in AAA rated Singapore, we are globally recognised for our risk management and clearing capabilities.Be a part of this fast-paced world where your contributions count. SGX offers you the unique experience of gaining insights into the Exchange business and the finance value chain. You will be immersed in the respective specialist functions - at SGX, we believe that our interns are involved in real-time work from Day 1.Note: Leave of Absence (LOA) may be required to take on the internship.Corporate SecretariatBrief Overview:The Corporate Secretariat team at SGX operates as part of the broader Legal, Compliance & Corporate Secretariat (LCC) unit, which oversees amongst others, the governance of SGX Group's global operations. This team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that SGX, as a listed entity and market operator, adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.The LCC unit is instrumental in upholding SGX's reputation as a trusted and transparent market infrastructure provider, while also adapting to evolving trends in ESG reporting, digital governance, and regulatory reformLearning Objectives:This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Secretariat of SGX Group - a critical function within corporate governance that is rarely visible to the public. Interns will develop a deeper understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape in Singapore, including how governance frameworks are applied in practice.Some of the projects will include being actively involved in the preparation of the Company's Annual Report, supporting the planning and execution of the Annual General Meeting, as well as developing and maintaining documentation and tracking systems for operational processes. The candidate will through these projects and the day-to-day operations, gain an understanding of regulatory and governance requirements and insights into strategic coordination of corporate events, and stakeholder engagement.Job Description:Corporate Governance Research & LiaisonThe intern will support the development of the Corporate Governance section of the Annual Report by contributing to research and content development, stakeholder engagement, and content coordination, data validation and compliance support, and trend monitoring and insight gathering.Meeting & Event CoordinationThe intern will support the planning and execution of key corporate events such as Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), gaining exposure to high-level corporate governance processes and stakeholder engagement.Digitization of Document Management & FilingThe intern will support the accurate and secure handling of corporate documents, and the development and maintenance of documentation and tracking systems for operational processes. This role emphasizes precision, confidentiality, and digital fluency in managing and handling sensitive information.Knowledge and Skills requirements:
  • Basic understanding of corporate governance
  • Strong logical and process-minded approach to problem-solving.
  • High energy, willingness, and capacity to learn.
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills.

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