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 

Play a key role in delivering exceptional HR services and experiences that support OCBC’s people throughout their employee journey. As an Operational and Service Excellence Intern, you’ll be part of a team that drives efficient HR operations, enhances service delivery, and continuously improves employee experiences through process innovation and operational excellence. 

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in HR operations, data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, while contributing to initiatives that help create a seamless and positive experience for employees across the bank. 

How you succeed 

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality service. You’ll work closely with HR teams and stakeholders across the organisation to support employee administration processes, analyse operational data, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience. 

Your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and approach challenges with curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset will be key to driving meaningful outcomes for both employees and the HR function. 

What you do 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Employee Administration: support employee administration processes and help ensure the timely and accurate delivery of HR services 
  • Records Management & Data Verification: assist with employee records maintenance and data verification activities to uphold data quality and integrity 
  • Reporting & Service Metrics: support the preparation of operational reports, dashboards, and service performance metrics to provide insights for decision-making 
  • Employee Communications: assist with employee communications, FAQs, and enquiries to promote a positive employee experience 
  • Process Improvement: participate in process reviews and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery 
  • Employee Experience Projects: support initiatives focused on improving employee experience and strengthening service excellence across HR operations 
  • Digital & AI Enablement: explore and leverage digital solutions, including AI-enabled tools, to improve processes, productivity, and service outcomes 
  • Ad-hoc Tasks: provide support on other HR operations projects and assignments as required 

Who you work with 

Group Human Resources is at the forefront of our ongoing transformation. We’re building the future-ready workforce that will shape the future of banking. We drive culture, empower individuals, enable teams, and create conditions for our 29,000 people to thrive. 

Within People Operations and Digital HR, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering efficient, employee-centric HR services. You’ll collaborate with HR professionals and stakeholders across various functions while gaining valuable exposure to how HR operations and service excellence contribute to creating a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. 

Who you are 

  • Open to learning and feedback 
  • Strong sense of curiosity and attention to detail 
  • Organised with strong time management skills 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 applications 
  • Interested in AI-enabled tools and digital solutions that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion 
  • Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with others 
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree 

Learning Objectives 

This internship will provide you with: 

  • Exposure to the employee lifecycle and HR operations within a leading banking environment 
  • An understanding of service delivery processes that support employees across the organisation 
  • Opportunities to develop skills in operational excellence, reporting, analytics, and customer service 
  • Hands-on experience in employee records management, data verification, and HR administration 
  • Exposure to process improvement initiatives and employee experience enhancement projects 
  • Opportunities to work with digital and AI-enabled solutions that improve operational efficiency and service delivery 
  • Enhanced stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills through working with HR teams and business partners 

Practical experience in supporting business-critical HR operations while driving service excellence and continuous improvement initiatives 

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.