Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Risk and Prevention, RAM [May - August 2026]

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
Be a guardian of OCBC's future. As a Risk and Prevention Intern, you'll be on the front lines of protecting our bank from evolving threats, utilizing cutting-edge technology to proactively identify and mitigate risks. You'll contribute to a vital function that ensures the stability and security of our operations, gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic and challenging environment.

How you succeed
To excel in this role, you'll bring a passion for problem-solving and a desire to leverage technology to enhance risk management. You'll be a proactive learner, comfortable working with data, and eager to collaborate with experienced professionals. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential to your success.

What you do
Your responsibilities will include:

• Automated Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Design and implement automated risk monitoring and reporting dashboards using tools like Power BI, empowering management and stakeholders to make informed decisions.
• Risk Assessments & Control Validation: Collaborate with stakeholders to perform comprehensive risk assessments of our infrastructure (operating systems, databases, networks, applications), identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Automation Framework Development: Support the development and implementation of automated frameworks using VBA, Python, and other relevant tools to efficiently identify and quantify risks.
• Risk & Control Advisory: Provide objective review and challenge to risk issues and process changes, ensuring that technology-related operational risks are thoroughly assessed and effectively mitigated.
• Data Analysis & Visualization: Utilize data visualization techniques to present risk insights in a clear and concise manner, facilitating understanding and informed decision-making.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support ongoing risk management initiatives and enhance our overall risk posture.

Who you work with
Risk and Prevention within Group Operations & Technology is a critical function dedicated to safeguarding OCBC's assets and ensuring the integrity of our operations. You'll be part of a team of dedicated risk professionals committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and proactively mitigating potential vulnerabilities.

Who you are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• Proficient in automation scripting/programming languages (Python, VBA)
• Experienced with data visualization tools, particularly Microsoft Power BI.

Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:

• Practical experience in risk assessment and prevention within a dynamic banking environment.
• Hands-on exposure to automation and data visualization techniques applied to risk management.
• Development of valuable technical and analytical skills relevant to risk and compliance domains.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and stakeholders, building your network and expanding your knowledge.

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.