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 at the heart of global finance. As a Treasury Operations Intern, you’ll gain unique insight into the fast-paced world of treasury, supporting the critical functions that ensure the smooth execution of financial transactions. You’ll play a key role in validating trades, managing corporate events, and contributing to the security and efficiency of OCBC’s treasury operations.
How you succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a proactive attitude and a passion for understanding complex financial processes. You’ll be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, collaborating with experienced professionals, and embracing opportunities to learn and contribute. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to change will be essential to your success.
What you do
Your responsibilities will include:
- Trade Validation & Dispute Resolution: Attach to the Validation/Trade Services team, responsible for verifying trades and investigating discrepancies within our treasury systems – gaining practical experience in the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
- Corporate Event Management: Support the management of corporate events, gaining insight into the complexities of treasury operations and the importance of accurate execution.
- Process Improvement & Automation: Contribute to process improvement initiatives and system automation efforts, leveraging your analytical skills to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
- Regulatory Compliance & Controls: Learn about regulatory requirements and internal controls related to treasury operations, contributing to a robust and secure environment.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize your proficiency in Excel and Python to analyze data, identify trends, and support the team’s reporting efforts.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with experienced Treasury Operations professionals and stakeholders across the organization.
Who you work with
Treasury Operations is a vital function within Group Operations & Technology, responsible for managing OCBC’s financial resources and ensuring the accurate and timely execution of transactions. You’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to maintaining a strong control framework and adapting to the ever-changing global financial landscape.
Who you are
- Open to learning and feedback
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Python programming
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative
- Basic knowledge of common treasury products (FX, Securities) is a plus.
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
- Practical experience in treasury operations and a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced Treasury Operations professionals, building your network and expanding your knowledge.
- Insight into treasury systems and the financial controls that protect OCBC from risk.
- An understanding of the complexities and demands of the global financial industry and the risks that the Bank faces daily.
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 support the Validation/Trade Services team by verifying trades, investigating discrepancies, and managing corporate events within treasury systems. Responsibilities also include contributing to process improvement, automation efforts, and learning about regulatory compliance and controls.
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