About this role
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 a builder of the future of banking technology. As a Group Technology Projects Intern, you’ll be immersed in the exciting world of enterprise-level project delivery, contributing to OCBC’s digital transformation and gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a vital role in bringing innovative technology solutions to life, shaping the future of our bank.
How you succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a proactive attitude and a passion for technology. You’ll be a quick learner, eager to understand project methodologies and contribute to a collaborative team. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential to your success.
What you do
Your responsibilities will include:
Project Tracking & Reporting: Assist in tracking and reporting the progress of strategic technology projects and programs, gaining hands-on experience with project management tools and techniques.
Project Documentation & Governance: Support the creation and maintenance of critical project documentation, including business cases, project charters, and status updates, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks.
Risk & Issue Management: Help maintain project risk logs, issue logs, and change requests, contributing to proactive risk mitigation and issue resolution.
Data Analysis & Visualization: Contribute to data analysis and visualization for project performance metrics, providing insights to inform decision-making.
Process Improvement & Collaboration: Participate in project reviews and contribute to process improvement initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Methodology Exposure: Gain exposure to both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies, understanding their strengths and applications in a dynamic environment.
Who you work with
Group Technology Projects is a pivotal function within Group Operations & Technology, responsible for delivering strategic technology initiatives that drive innovation and transform our bank. You’ll work alongside experienced project managers, business analysts, and technology leaders, gaining valuable mentorship and building your professional network.
Who you are
Open to learning and feedback
Strong interest in technology and project management
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or Power BI is a plus.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
Hands-on experience in managing and delivering technology projects in a banking environment.
Exposure to both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.
A comprehensive understanding of enterprise IT systems, digital platforms, and transformation initiatives.
Development of project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills.
Networking opportunities with technology and business leaders.
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.
Other facts
About OCBC
OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.
OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.
OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.
OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.
OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
What you'll do
- The intern will assist in tracking and reporting the progress of strategic technology projects, supporting documentation creation, and maintaining risk and issue logs. Responsibilities also include contributing to data analysis, visualization for performance metrics, and participating in process improvement initiatives.
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