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

Gain firsthand exposure to the dynamic world of global financial markets and risk management. As a Counterparty Credit Risk Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced risk professionals to support the infrastructure and systems that underpin the bank’s risk management framework. You’ll have the opportunity to apply academic concepts to real-world scenarios, deepen your understanding of Global Markets products, and contribute to initiatives that help the bank manage risk effectively in an evolving financial landscape.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be curious, analytical, and eager to learn. You’ll work closely with the Counterparty Credit Risk Infrastructure team to support system maintenance, data analysis, and project initiatives. Your ability to understand financial concepts, leverage technology to solve problems, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders will be key to delivering meaningful outcomes and supporting a robust risk management environment.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Counterparty Credit Risk Infrastructure: assist in the maintenance and enhancement of systems that support counterparty credit risk monitoring and management
  • System Support: support day-to-day system monitoring, maintenance, and operational activities to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of risk platforms
  • Data Analysis: analyse risk and portfolio data to support reporting, monitoring, and risk management decision-making
  • Project Initiatives: assist in the delivery of technology enhancements, automation initiatives, and projects that strengthen risk management capabilities
  • Process Improvement: identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of risk data and reporting
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: work with risk, technology, and business teams to support ongoing risk infrastructure and transformation initiatives
  • Ad-hoc Tasks: provide support on other risk management projects and assignments as required

Who You Work With

Group Wholesale Credit Risk Management plays a critical role in safeguarding the bank through effective risk oversight and disciplined risk management practices. Within the Counterparty Credit Risk team, you’ll work alongside specialists who manage risks arising from treasury and Global Markets activities, helping to ensure the bank remains resilient in an increasingly complex financial environment. You’ll gain valuable exposure to how risk, technology, and business teams collaborate to support sustainable growth.

Who You Are

  • Open to learning and feedback
  • Strong interest in financial markets, risk management, and banking
  • Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Basic knowledge of financial markets and financial products
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, SQL, or similar technologies
  • Comfortable working with data and technology platforms
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Exposure to real-world applications of counterparty credit risk management within a global banking environment
  • Understanding of the front-to-back operations of Global Markets products and transactions
  • Hands-on experience supporting risk infrastructure, system maintenance, and project delivery
  • Opportunities to develop technical skills in data analysis, Python, SQL, and automation
  • Insights into risk management concepts and practices within global financial markets
  • Exposure to collaboration across risk, technology, and business functions
  • Practical experience applying academic knowledge to business challenges and decision-making within the banking industry

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.

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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.