Internship: Group Operations & Technology Division, Risk & Prevention / Quality & Service Management [January - May 2027]
OCBC Bank · Singapore
WHO WE ARE:
As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Why Join
Play a key role in strengthening the resilience and efficiency of OCBC's operations. As a Risk & Prevention Intern, you'll be part of a team that helps safeguard the bank through effective risk management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You'll gain exposure to real-world banking operations, collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, and contribute to projects that enhance processes, strengthen controls, and drive operational efficiency through automation and digitalisation.
How You Succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement. You'll work closely with experienced professionals to support risk governance activities, analyse operational data, and contribute to projects that improve business processes and risk controls.
Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across different functions will help you make a meaningful impact while developing valuable skills for your future career.
What You Do
Your responsibilities will include:
Risk Governance & Reporting: support day-to-day risk governance activities, management reporting, risk issue tracking, and coordination across stakeholders
Risk Analysis & Monitoring: assist in the consolidation and analysis of risk data, identify trends and risk hotspots, and support documentation of processes and controls
Dashboard Development & Automation: design and implement automated risk monitoring and reporting dashboards to provide actionable insights and support informed decision-making
Process Improvement: identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and support productivity, digitalisation, and automation initiatives
Data Analytics: leverage digital tools and data analytics techniques to review operational data, enhance reporting capabilities, improve follow-up actions, and generate business insights
Projects & Continuous Improvement: contribute to initiatives that strengthen operational risk management, improve efficiency, and enhance control effectiveness across banking operations
Ad-hoc Support: provide support on departmental projects and other tasks as assigned
Who You Work With
Group Operations & Technology is at the heart of delivering seamless, secure, and efficient banking services. Within Risk & Prevention and Quality & Service Management, you'll work alongside professionals responsible for managing operational risk, driving process excellence, and strengthening the bank's control environment.
You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational resilience, while gaining exposure to how risk management supports the delivery of trusted banking services to customers.
Who You Are
Open to learning and receiving feedback
Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Comfortable working with data and technology-enabled solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
Practical exposure to operational risk management within a leading banking environment
Hands-on experience in banking operations, governance, and risk management practices
Opportunities to apply analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills to real business challenges
Exposure to process improvement, digitalisation, and automation initiatives that drive operational efficiency
Experience in data analysis, dashboard development, and management reporting
Opportunities to work with stakeholders across different business and support functions, gaining a broad understanding of banking operations and risk management
Enhanced communication, collaboration, and professional skills through project-based work and cross-functional engagement
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.