Overview

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 OCBC’s innovation journey at the intersection of technology and digital channels. As a Digital Channels Intern within Group Engineering, you’ll gain exposure to real-world innovation projects in a tech-forward environment. This internship offers hands-on experience with emerging technologies, opportunities to learn from experienced engineers, and a chance to contribute to experiments that shape how digital solutions are imagined, built, and tested within the bank.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring curiosity, initiative, and a strong interest in exploring new technologies. You’ll be comfortable learning through experimentation, collaborating with others, and iterating on ideas. Your willingness to ask questions, test assumptions, and translate concepts into working prototypes will help you add value to innovation initiatives and team discussions.

What you do

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Prototype Development: support the Innovation Team in building prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts using new technologies such as AI, cloud, IoT, and automation
  • Tech Exploration & Research: assist with researching, evaluating, and hands-on testing of new tools, frameworks, and platforms
  • Pilot Projects: contribute to pilot initiatives and internal experiments to validate innovation ideas
  • Collaboration: work closely with engineers and product owners to develop and refine technical solutions
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: prepare technical documentation, process notes, and findings for internal sharing
  • Ideation & Problem Solving: participate in brainstorming sessions and collaborative problem-solving activities

Who you work with

You’ll be part of the Digital Channels team under Group Engineering, working alongside engineers, innovation specialists, and product partners. The team focuses on exploring new technologies and developing solutions that enhance digital experiences, while fostering a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Who you are

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a technology-related discipline
  • Interested in innovation, emerging technologies, and hands-on problem solving
  • Familiar with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java
  • Self-motivated, curious, and willing to learn in an experimental environment
  • Comfortable working collaboratively and communicating ideas clearly
  • Exposure to cloud platforms, AI/ML, or low-code/no-code tools is an advantage

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Exposure to real-world innovation projects in a digital and technology-driven environment
  • Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced engineers
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and emerging technologies
  • Opportunities to build practical skills through prototyping and experimentation

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.

End Date: May 29, 2026 (26 days left to apply)

About

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.