Overview

Hybrid
OCBC Singapore
Full time
JR00002635

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 a foundational understanding of credit risk modelling and portfolio analysis within a leading financial institution. As a Credit Risk Modelling Intern within Group Risk Management, you’ll contribute to the development and validation of cutting-edge risk scoring systems and gain valuable hands-on experience with large datasets.

How you succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong analytical mindset, a meticulous attention to detail, and a willingness to learn complex quantitative concepts. You’ll excel at working with data, performing testing, and communicating technical information clearly and concisely.

What you do

You’ll be directly involved in:

  • Gaining insights into credit risk models and how to analyze portfolios for credit risk assessment in a banking context.
  • Developing hands-on skills in handling large volumes of data in a structured manner.
  • Developing communication skills in structuring and presenting technical information effectively.
  • Supporting the next-generation Risk Scoring System and next-generation Wholesale Credit Rating System projects.
  • Implementing and maintaining credit risk models supporting the Small Business, Consumer, and Wholesale segments of the Group.
  • Performing system user acceptance testing and data quality checks to ensure the robustness of credit risk models.

Who you work with

Group Risk Management works independently to protect, build, and drive our businesses. The team supports good decision-making with strong risk analysis and plays a crucial role in sharpening our competitive edge. Optimizing risk-adjusted returns, seeking and adopting best-in-class practices, protecting the group from unforeseen losses, and keeping risk within appetite are all key responsibilities.

Who you are

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, ideally in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics).
  • Demonstrates a strong interest in credit risk modelling and data analysis.
  • Possesses strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
  • A proactive and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Eager to learn about the latest advancements in credit risk management.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • A foundational understanding of credit risk modelling techniques and their application in a banking environment.
  • Hands-on experience in data handling, analysis, and validation.
  • Skills in performing system user acceptance testing and data quality checks.
  • Insights into the development and implementation of credit risk scoring systems.
  • Opportunities to develop your communication skills in a technical context.

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 Bank

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.