Internship: Group Operations & Technology, GWB - Trade Finance Operations [January - May 2027]

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 key role in supporting the future of Trade Finance at OCBC. As a Trade Finance Intern, you'll be part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making within the Trade Finance business. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in data analytics, project management, and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. How You Succeed To excel in this role, you'll need to be a quick learner, able to adapt to evolving business needs, and have a strong sense of curiosity. You'll work closely with Trade Finance and project teams to analyse data, identify trends and opportunities, and support transformation initiatives. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions will be crucial in driving insights and delivering meaningful outcomes. What You Do Your responsibilities will include: • Trade Data Analytics: support the analysis of trade finance data to identify market trends, customer portfolio insights, and business opportunities. • Business Insights: assist in developing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making and future Trade Finance initiatives. • Process Improvement: contribute to operational efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance service delivery. • Project Support: assist project teams in the planning, coordination, and implementation of Trade Finance transformation projects. • Market Research: support research on industry developments, market trends, and emerging opportunities within the Trade Finance landscape. • Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with business and project stakeholders to gather requirements, provide insights, and support project delivery. • Ad-hoc Tasks: provide support on other Trade Finance initiatives and projects as assigned. Who You Work With The Global Wholesale Banking (GWB) team plays an important role in delivering financing and transaction banking solutions that support businesses across the region. The Trade Finance team partners closely with stakeholders across business, operations, and technology functions to deliver innovative solutions, drive operational excellence, and support the evolving needs of customers. You'll be part of a collaborative team that embraces continuous learning, innovation, and transformation as we shape the future of Trade Finance. Who You Are • Open to learning and feedback. • Strong sense of curiosity and interest in data analytics and financial services. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. • Keen eye for detail and ability to work with accuracy. • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others. • Comfortable working with data and performing portfolio analysis. • Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges beyond the status quo. • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Learning Objectives This internship will provide you with: • Exposure to the Trade Finance landscape and its products within a leading financial institution. • Hands-on experience in data analytics, market trend analysis, and customer portfolio analysis. • Opportunities to contribute to operational efficiency and process improvement initiatives. • Exposure to transformation projects and project management practices. • Experience working with stakeholders across business, operations, and technology functions. • Development of analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills. 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.