intern - Intern Securities Industry Development Employee Review

Direct connection with the regulator, exposure to a wide range of connection within and beyond capital market, respected by industry peers, great perks, free parking

Too 'regulatory' despite actually being a CLBG, management not setting the right example, obvious favouritism, too many long-tenured staff that are no longer effective/efficient, too rigid, not agile enough to transition to a more 'commercial' entity

Good reputation in capital market training. Exposure to flagship programmes that allow staff to engage with regulators, practitioners, and external stakeholders. Talented and collaborative mid-level colleagues.

Leadership culture is detached, senior figures are long-tenured but not visible or engaged. A “don’t rock the boat” mentality discourages speaking up or challenging the status quo. Recognition and career progression are inconsistent, creating a sense of stagnation that led to high staff turnover. Respect for hierarchy is prioritised over accountability, leading to uneven workloads. Problems are reframed instead of addressed. Decision-making process is focused on optics over real outcomes.