Internship: Group Risk Management, Group Wholesale Credit Risk Management, Counterparty Credit Risk [Aug26 to Jan27]

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 the team that safeguards OCBC’s activities in global financial markets. As a Counterparty Credit Risk Intern within Group Wholesale Credit Risk Management, you’ll gain exposure to how risk is measured, monitored, and managed across Global Markets products. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to bridge academic concepts with real-world applications, while learning how robust risk infrastructure supports safe and sustainable business growth.

How You Succeed

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re curious about financial markets and enjoy understanding how systems, data, and risk frameworks work together. You’re comfortable learning new tools, methodical in your approach, and willing to dig into both technical and business problems. Your ability to apply structured thinking and collaborate with others will help you add value to day-to-day operations and project work.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Risk Infrastructure Support: Assist the Counterparty Credit Risk Infrastructure team with daily system maintenance and operational support

• Project Contributions: Support ongoing projects related to risk systems, processes, or enhancements

• Markets & Product Exposure: Gain hands-on exposure to Global Markets products and front-to-back risk workflows

• Data & Technical Support: Help with basic programming, data handling, and analysis tasks to support risk monitoring and reporting

Who You Work With

Group Wholesale Credit Risk Management plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and managing credit risks across wholesale banking and global markets activities. You’ll work with experienced risk professionals who partner closely with front office, middle office, and technology teams to ensure effective risk governance and resilient market operations.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

• Interest in financial markets, risk management, or quantitative roles

• Basic understanding of financial products and market concepts

• Comfortable with general programming (e.g. Python, SQL, or similar)

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and willing to learn

• Able to work well independently and within a team

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Exposure to real business cases in counterparty credit risk management

• Understanding of front-to-back operations of Global Markets products

• Practical experience applying risk management concepts in financial markets

• Hands-on learning in risk infrastructure, systems, and project work

• Opportunities to build analytical and technical skills in a risk context

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.