About this Internship: Global Consumer Financial Services, Risk & Prevention, Financial Crime & Digital Business Risk Advisory [Jan to May 2027] role at OCBC Bank
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 meaningful role in safeguarding the bank and its customers from financial crime risks. As a Financial Crime & Digital Business Risk Advisory Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and risk advisory practices within a leading financial institution. You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills while contributing to initiatives that strengthen the bank's risk and compliance framework.
How You Succeed
To excel in this role, you'll need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with team members and stakeholders across various business functions, supporting projects and process improvement initiatives that help manage financial crime and digital business risks. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and stay organised will be key to delivering quality outcomes.
What You Do
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating procedures, guidelines, and process documentation.
- Prepare presentation materials and simple PowerPoint decks for meetings, project updates, and stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate and engage with internal stakeholders to support project discussions, implementation activities, and follow-up actions.
- Conduct research, gather information, and consolidate feedback to support project deliverables and business initiatives.
- Provide administrative and operational support for ongoing team projects and process improvement efforts.
- Monitor and track action items, ensuring timely follow-up and execution of project milestones.
- Support ad-hoc assignments and initiatives as required by the team.
Who You Work With
The Risk & Prevention team plays a critical role in protecting the bank from financial crime and operational risks. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll gain insight into how risk, compliance, and business teams collaborate to safeguard customers and support sustainable business growth. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.
Who You Are
- Positive, adaptable, and open to learning new concepts and skills.
- Strong attention to detail and able to work accurately with information and documentation.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across different functions.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Demonstrates structured thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Banking & Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines.
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
- Exposure to key areas of financial crime risk management, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD).
- Hands-on experience supporting projects, process documentation, and business improvement initiatives.
- Opportunities to develop stakeholder management and communication skills through cross-functional collaboration.
- Exposure to how different business functions work together to achieve organisational objectives.
- Experience applying structured thinking and analytical skills to solve business challenges.
- Greater professionalism and confidence in working within a corporate environment.
- Enhanced collaboration, organisation, and project coordination capabilities.
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.