Internship: Group Risk Management, Group Non-Financial Risk Management, ORM Central Programme & Systems Management [Dec26 to May27]

Location: OCBC Singapore, 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

Play a key role in strengthening the Bank's risk management capabilities and supporting the implementation of enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. As a Non-Financial Risk Management Intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Policy Management, and emerging AI applications within risk and compliance. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills while contributing to initiatives that help safeguard the resilience and integrity of the Bank.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and eager to learn about risk management within a highly regulated industry. You'll work closely with risk professionals, business stakeholders, and technology teams to support the implementation of key governance and risk systems. Your ability to analyse information, pay attention to detail, communicate effectively, and approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset will be essential in supporting successful project outcomes.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include

Third Party Risk Management: support the implementation of a new Third Party Risk Management system, including process documentation, data preparation, testing activities, and user adoption initiatives

Training & Knowledge Management: develop user guides, training materials, process documentation, and communication resources to support system implementation and user readiness

Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance Initiatives: assist in the implementation of Business Continuity Management and Policy Management & Oversight releases within the Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance platform

Risk Process Analysis: support the review of business processes and system workflows to ensure governance, risk, and compliance requirements are appropriately embedded

Testing & Quality Assurance: assist in system testing, issue identification, defect tracking, and validation of new functionalities and enhancements

AI & Innovation Support: explore practical AI use cases within governance, risk, and compliance processes, while considering data quality, controls, and responsible implementation practices

Data Analysis & Reporting: support data preparation, analysis, and reporting activities to facilitate implementation and ongoing monitoring efforts

Project Coordination: assist with project planning, meeting coordination, progress tracking, stakeholder communications, and implementation activities

Process Improvement: identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, improve user experience, and strengthen risk management processes

Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on risk management initiatives and other projects as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Non-Financial Risk Management plays a critical role in strengthening the Bank's operational resilience and governance framework. Within the ORM Central Programme & Systems Management team, you'll work alongside experienced risk professionals, project managers, and technology stakeholders who support the design, implementation, and enhancement of governance, risk, and compliance processes across the organisation. Through this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to enterprise risk management and regulatory expectations within a leading financial institution.

Who You Are

Open to learning and feedback

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Comfortable working with large volumes of information and data

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Good written and verbal communication skills

Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Interested in banking, governance, risk management, audit, or compliance

Curious about how technology and AI can support risk management and business processes

Exposure to AI, data analytics, or process improvement tools would be advantageous

Participation in case competitions, research projects, or student leadership activities would be beneficial

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Banking, Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or a related discipline

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with

Exposure to Third Party Risk Management and its role within a banking environment

Hands-on experience supporting the implementation of enterprise governance, risk, and compliance systems

Opportunities to develop project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Exposure to Business Continuity Management and Policy Management & Oversight processes

Experience understanding how governance, risk, and compliance requirements are translated into operational processes and system controls

Opportunities to participate in testing, issue analysis, and process improvement activities

Exposure to the appli