Internship: Global Consumer Financial Services, Risk & Prevention, Regional Risk & Prevention [Jan to Jun 2027]

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 risk culture and resilience of OCBC's business operations. As a Regional Risk & Prevention Intern, you'll be part of a dynamic team that supports risk governance, control effectiveness, and business risk management across the region.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills while gaining hands-on exposure to risk assessments, governance frameworks, regulatory developments, and risk management initiatives that help safeguard the bank's operations and customers.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be inquisitive, analytical, and willing to challenge the status quo. You'll work closely with stakeholders across business and support functions to identify risks, support control reviews, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the bank's risk management framework.

Your ability to analyse information, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders will be crucial in supporting sound decision-making and driving a strong risk culture across the organisation.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Risk Governance & Monitoring: develop and maintain dashboards to track audit findings, risk issues, remediation progress, and corrective actions across the business

• Risk & Control Reviews: participate in risk assessments and control reviews, and assist in documenting observations, gaps, and recommendations for improvement

• Research & Risk Insights: conduct research on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks to support risk identification and management activities

• Reporting & Analysis: support the preparation of risk reports, presentations, and management updates to facilitate informed decision-making

• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with business and support teams to gather information, monitor risk issues, and support the implementation of risk mitigation measures

• Business Risk Projects: provide project coordination and administrative support for risk governance, business continuity, and risk management initiatives

• Continuous Improvement: contribute ideas and support initiatives that enhance risk management processes, governance practices, and operational effectiveness

• Ad-hoc Tasks: provide support on other risk management and prevention activities as assigned

Who You Work With

Global Consumer Financial Services is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial aspirations through innovative and trusted banking solutions. Within Risk & Prevention, the Regional Risk & Prevention team plays a critical role in driving effective risk governance, strengthening internal controls, and promoting a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

You'll work alongside experienced risk professionals and business stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into how risk management supports business growth, operational resilience, and sustainable success.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Curious, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying potential risks and opportunities for improvement

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Enjoy working collaboratively and building positive working relationships with others

• Adaptable, resourceful, and willing to take initiative

• Interested in risk management, governance, and business resilience

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to business risk management principles and practices within a leading banking environment

• Practical experience in identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational, financial, and compliance risks

• Opportunities to develop analytical and communication skills through risk assessments, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

• Exposure to risk governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management processes that support business resilience

• Hands-on experience in dashboard development, risk reporting, and data analysis

• Opportunities to participate in risk management projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Enhanced project management and stakeholder management skills through collaboration with business and support functions

• A deeper understanding of how effective risk management enables organisations to achieve their strategic objectives while managing uncertainty and change

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.