Internship: Group Risk Management, Group Data Management Office, Data Management and Data Analytics [Jan to May 2027]

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 a team that drives the foundation of trusted, high-quality data across the bank. As a Data Management & Analytics Intern within the Group Data Management Office, you'll gain exposure to enterprise-wide data governance practices and play a role in supporting initiatives that enable more informed business decisions and regulatory compliance. You'll have the opportunity to develop your data management, analytics, and technical skills while contributing to a data-driven culture within OCBC.

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 Data Management & Analytics team and stakeholders across the bank to support the development and maintenance of data management assets. Your ability to understand technical concepts, analyse data, and collaborate effectively with others will help drive better data governance and improve the reliability of information used across the organisation.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Data Governance Support: assist in the development and maintenance of data management assets, including data lineage, data quality, data catalogue, and taxonomy frameworks
• Data Discovery & Analysis: support initiatives that enable data discovery, impact analysis, and improved understanding of data flows across the organisation
• Data Quality Management: assist in monitoring and maintaining data quality standards to support accurate reporting and analytics
• Data Lineage Management: contribute to documenting and maintaining data lineage information to improve transparency and traceability of critical data elements
• Analytics & Reporting: support data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development to provide insights for business and regulatory requirements
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work closely with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements, validate information, and support data governance initiatives
• Process Improvement: identify opportunities to enhance data management processes, tools, and governance practices
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on other data management, data governance, and analytics initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

The Group Data Management Office plays a critical role in strengthening the bank's data capabilities and governance framework. Within the Data Management & Analytics team, you'll work alongside data professionals who are responsible for managing enterprise data assets and ensuring data quality, transparency, and consistency across the organisation. You'll gain valuable exposure to how data supports risk management, regulatory reporting, analytics, and strategic decision-making across the bank.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Curious about data, analytics, and information management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to understand both technical and business concepts
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality work
• Proficient in SQL and interested in data processing and analysis
• Familiarity with Python for data manipulation and automation would be advantageous
• Exposure to reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Understanding of BCBS239 principles, data governance frameworks, and their role in managing enterprise data
• Hands-on experience with data management tools, including Data Catalogue, Data Lineage, and Data Quality platforms
• Exposure to enterprise data governance practices within a leading financial institution
• Opportunities to develop technical skills in SQL, Python, data processing, and analytics
• Experience supporting data discovery, impact analysis, and data quality initiatives
• Exposure to reporting and dashboard development using data visualisation tools
• Insights into how effective data management supports risk management, regulatory compliance, and business decision-making across the bank

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.