Internship, Group Risk Management, Group Risk Policy Jan to May 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

Gain a broad understanding of risk governance and policy development within a leading financial institution. As a Group Risk Policy Intern within Group Risk Management, you'll be at the heart of ensuring OCBC's risk management framework is robust, consistent, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

How you succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll need a proactive attitude, a strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. You'll excel at collaborating with various stakeholders, learning quickly, and contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of our risk policy framework.

What you do

You'll be directly involved in:

• Supporting the Group Policy Manager in Group-wide policy management matters.
• Assisting with the organization and facilitation of policy management forums.
• Maintaining the policy inventory to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Supporting the policy attestation process to confirm adherence to established guidelines.
• Contributing to policy writing initiatives, assisting with research and drafting of policy documents.
• Developing a high-level understanding of banking and risk management principles through practical experience.
• Networking with key stakeholders across the organization.

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 degree.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in banking and risk management.
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative team player with a strong attention to detail.
• Eager to learn about policy development and governance.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• A foundational understanding of risk management principles and regulatory requirements.
• Practical experience in policy management processes, including inventory maintenance, attestation, and writing.
• Insights into the governance framework of a leading financial institution.
• Opportunities to network with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Exposure to the role of policy in ensuring a robust risk management culture.

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.