About this Internship: Group Finance, Treasury Financial Control & Advisory, Accounting [Dec26 to May27] 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
Gain valuable exposure to the intersection of Finance, Treasury Operations, and Technology within a leading financial institution. As an Intern within Treasury Financial Control & Advisory, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of treasury products, accounting treatment, and financial system processes that support Global Markets activities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to initiatives that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of Treasury accounting and reporting.
How You Succeed
To excel in this role, you'll need to be analytical, curious, and eager to learn. You'll work closely with Finance, Treasury, Operations, and Technology teams to support project implementation, resolve operational issues, and ensure accurate accounting treatment for treasury products. Your ability to understand financial concepts, analyse issues, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders will be key to supporting business objectives and delivering successful outcomes.
What You Do
Your responsibilities will include:
- Treasury Projects: participate in Global Markets and Treasury-related projects, supporting the implementation and enhancement of accounting processes and financial systems
- Accounting Schema Support: assist in defining, testing, and rolling out accounting schemas for a wide range of treasury products, including Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate products, and Derivatives
- Treasury Application Support: support day-to-day Treasury application activities by investigating issues, analysing root causes, and assisting with resolution efforts
- Accounting Operations: assist in reviewing accounting entries and supporting manual accounting adjustment postings for Treasury products where required
- Financial Analysis: analyse treasury transactions and accounting outcomes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting requirements
- Process Improvement: identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance Treasury accounting processes
- Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to support project execution and business-as-usual activities
- Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on Treasury accounting, system enhancements, and other strategic initiatives as assigned
Who You Work With
Treasury Financial Control & Advisory plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial accounting and reporting for Global Markets activities. You'll work alongside finance professionals, treasury specialists, and technology teams who support the accounting and operational processes behind a wide range of financial products. Through this role, you'll gain valuable insights into Treasury operations, financial systems, and the end-to-end trade and accounting lifecycle within a global banking environment.
Who You Are
- Open to learning and feedback
- Strong interest in accounting, treasury products, and financial markets
- Analytical with good problem-solving abilities
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Familiarity with treasury products and financial market concepts
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
- Eager to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
- A practical understanding of Finance and Accounting modules supporting Treasury products
- Exposure to the accounting treatment and financial reporting requirements of Treasury and Global Markets products
- Hands-on experience with Treasury applications and end-to-end transaction processing
- Exposure to financial products including Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate products, and Derivatives
- Opportunities to participate in project implementation, system enhancements, and accounting process improvements
- Experience supporting Treasury application operations and resolving accounting-related issues
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Treasury, Operations, and Technology teams
- Opportunities to strengthen analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills within a professional banking environment
- A deeper understanding of how financial systems, accounting controls, and Treasury operations support the effective management of a bank's Global Markets business
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.