Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Group Engineering – Trade & Payments [January - May 2026]

Location: OCBC Singapore

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

Be part of a team that powers one of the most critical functions in banking. As a Payments Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and delivery of payment solutions that enable seamless and secure transactions across the bank.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, learn about large-scale enterprise systems, and contribute to technology initiatives that support millions of transactions. This internship offers valuable exposure to software engineering, system architecture, and the evolving payments landscape within a leading financial institution.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll be a quick learner with a strong interest in technology and problem-solving. You'll work closely with experienced team members to understand enterprise systems, learn the payments domain, and contribute to engineering initiatives that deliver business value.

Success comes from your ability to think logically, adapt to new challenges, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Your curiosity, willingness to learn, and ability to apply technical concepts will help you make meaningful contributions throughout your internship.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

Support the design, development, enhancement, and delivery of payment systems and technology solutions

Work alongside senior engineers to understand and contribute to enterprise-scale applications and platforms

Participate in system analysis, design discussions, coding, testing, and implementation activities

Assist in identifying opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency

Support troubleshooting, issue investigation, and resolution activities within the payments ecosystem

Collaborate with business and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions

Contribute to project documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Provide support on other projects and tasks as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Engineering, within the Group Operations & Technology Division, plays a key role in driving OCBC's technology transformation. The team delivers secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that support the bank's businesses, customers, and operations.

As part of the Payments Engineering team, you'll work alongside experienced software engineers, solution architects, and technology professionals who are responsible for building and enhancing the bank's payments capabilities. You'll gain exposure to enterprise systems, modern engineering practices, and the technologies that power digital banking experiences.

Who You Are

Currently pursuing or recently completed an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Strong logical and analytical thinking skills

Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar technologies

Interest in software engineering, enterprise systems, and system design

Eager to learn new technologies and the payments domain

Strong problem-solving skills with a structured approach to challenges

Good communication and collaboration skills

Proactive, adaptable, and open to learning and feedback

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

Exposure to enterprise-scale payment systems and banking technology platforms

Hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, from design to implementation and delivery

Practical understanding of system design principles and software engineering best practices

Opportunities to develop problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills

Experience working with experienced engineers in a collaborative and technology-driven environment

Exposure to the payments domain and how technology enables secure and efficient financial transactions

Enhanced stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills through cross-functional collaboration

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.