Internship, Group Risk Management, Group Risk Policy [May to August 2026]

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 at the heart of safeguarding OCBC’s future. As a Group Risk Policy Intern, you’ll gain invaluable insight into the critical function of risk management within a leading Asian bank. You'll be directly contributing to the framework that protects our assets and enables responsible growth. This is a unique opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of banking principles and risk governance, building a skillset highly sought after in the financial industry.

How you succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a proactive attitude and a desire to learn. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of tasks, asking questions, and contributing to a team environment. Your ability to quickly grasp new concepts and demonstrate attention to detail will be key. We’re looking for someone who can translate analytical insights into clear and concise communication.

What you do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Policy Lifecycle Support: Assist the Group Policy Manager in the ongoing management of Group-wide policies – from planning and execution of policy forums to maintaining a comprehensive policy inventory and ensuring timely policy attestation.
• Data & Reporting Support: Contribute to policy-related data analysis and reporting, gaining practical experience in using data to inform risk management decisions. Support new initiatives focused on enhancing our policy framework.
• Technology Implementation: Play a role in the exciting eGRC 2.0 (Policy Management Module) project, assisting with user requirements gathering and functional specification documentation – a fantastic opportunity to learn about cutting-edge risk management technology.
• Learning & Development Support: Maintain and update training quizzes, procedures, and records, contributing to the continuous learning and development of our teams.
• Ad-hoc tasks: Provide support on other projects and tasks as assigned, broadening your understanding of the Group Risk Policy function.

Who you work with

Group Risk Management is a vital function, ensuring OCBC operates with prudence and integrity. We are a team of dedicated professionals focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the bank. You’ll work closely with the Group Policy team, a collaborative group committed to maintaining a robust and effective risk governance framework.

Who you are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Forms, PowerAutomate, Power BI)

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• A high-level understanding of banking operations and the critical role of risk management.
• Valuable networking opportunities with professionals in the Group Risk Management team and across the bank.
• Practical experience in policy management, data analysis, and technology implementation.
• Exposure to the full policy lifecycle, from development to implementation and maintenance.

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.