Internship: Group Operations and Technology, Risk & Prevention – Technology Risk Management [January - May 2027]
OCBC · Singapore · 10d ago
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 part of a team that helps safeguard the bank's technology environment and strengthen its risk and control framework. As a Technology Risk Management Intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to technology risk assurance, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance within a leading financial institution. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills while contributing to initiatives that enhance operational resilience and support the bank's digital transformation journey.
How You Succeed
To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and eager to learn. You'll work closely with technology risk professionals and stakeholders across the organisation to assess technology risks, identify control improvements, and support automation initiatives. Your ability to analyse information, leverage technology to solve problems, and communicate findings effectively will be key to strengthening the bank's risk management capabilities.
What You Do
Your responsibilities will include:
Technology Risk Assessments: support comprehensive risk assessments across technology domains, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and technology operations to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and areas of non-compliance
Control Evaluation: assist in evaluating the effectiveness of controls and support the identification and prioritisation of remediation actions to strengthen the control environment
Automation & Scripting: develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline risk assessment activities, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effort
Data Analytics & Visualisation: leverage data analytics and visualisation tools to support risk monitoring, reporting, and assurance activities
Regulatory Compliance: perform gap assessments against regulatory notices, advisories, and internal standards to evaluate compliance and identify areas requiring enhancement
Risk Monitoring & Reporting: assist in preparing risk reports, dashboards, and insights to support governance and management decision-making
Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with technology, risk, and business stakeholders to support risk assessments, remediation tracking, and control improvement initiatives
Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on technology risk, assurance, governance, and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Who You Work With
Group Operations and Technology enables OCBC's business growth through secure, resilient, and innovative technology solutions. Within the Risk & Prevention – Technology Risk Management team, you'll work alongside professionals responsible for assessing technology risks, enhancing governance frameworks, and strengthening the bank's control environment. You'll gain valuable exposure to how technology risk management supports operational resilience, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
Who You Are
Open to learning and feedback
Strong interest in technology risk, cybersecurity, governance, and compliance
Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
Familiarity with IT systems, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity concepts
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies
Comfortable working with data analytics and visualisation tools
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, Accountancy, or a related discipline
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
An understanding of how technology risks are identified, assessed, and managed across various technology domains
Hands-on experience identifying control gaps, vulnerabilities, and areas of non-compliance within a banking environment
Opportunities to develop automation and scripting capabilities to support risk assessment and assurance activities
Exposure to data analytics and visualisation tools used in technology risk monitoring and governance
Insights into regulatory requirements, technology governance frameworks, and compliance management
Experience conducting risk assessments, control reviews, and regulatory gap analyses
Exposure to stakeholder engagement and collaboration across technology, risk, and business functions
A deeper understanding of how technology risk management supports operational resilience, cybersecurity, and sustainable business growth within a leading financial institution
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.