Internship: Group Finance, Digital Finance [Dec26 to Jun27]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Professional development

Job summary

OCBC Bank is offering a Digital Finance Intern role in Singapore to gain hands-on experience with GenAI and AI Agents. You will evaluate AI Agents, engineer prompts, and assist in data governance to drive AI-enabled business solutions within a leading financial institution.

You will collaborate with finance professionals, technology specialists, and business stakeholders, gaining exposure to AI research, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives that shape the future of finance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Strong interest in GenAI, AI Agents, and emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI-powered productivity tools.
• Curious, analytical, and innovative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to translate business requirements into technology-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• AI Agent Evaluation: support the assessment, testing, and evaluation of AI Agents to identify opportunities for enhancing business processes and productivity
• Prompt Engineering: develop and refine prompts to optimise GenAI outputs for different business use cases and operational requirements
• AI Documentation: assist in preparing documentation, user guides, process flows, and evaluation reports for AI-related initiatives
• Data Management: support data preparation, organisation, and governance activities to improve data readiness and quality for AI consumption
• Business Use Case Development: collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyse, and prototype AI-driven solutions that address business challenges
• AI Research & Innovation: conduct research on emerging AI technologies, agent orchestration capabilities, and industry developments to support innovation initiatives
• Process Improvement: explore opportunities to automate workflows and improve efficiency through the application of GenAI and AI-powered tools
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on digital transformation, innovation, and finance-related initiatives as assigned

Skills

GenAI interest

AI Agents familiarity

Prompt engineering

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Job description

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 a team that is shaping the future of finance through the application of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

As a Digital Finance Intern, you'll gain hands‑on exposure to how GenAI and AI Agents can transform business processes, enhance productivity, and support decision‑making within a leading financial institution. You'll have the opportunity to develop practical AI skills while contributing to innovation initiatives that drive the future of finance.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, innovative, and eager to explore how AI can solve real business challenges. You'll work closely with stakeholders to evaluate AI use cases, support the development of AI-enabled solutions, and improve the quality of data used for AI applications. Your ability to think critically, experiment with new technologies, and translate business needs into AI-driven solutions will be key to creating meaningful impact.

What You Do

• AI Agent Evaluation: support the assessment, testing, and evaluation of AI Agents to identify opportunities for enhancing business processes and productivity
• Prompt Engineering: develop and refine prompts to optimise GenAI outputs for different business use cases and operational requirements
• AI Documentation: assist in preparing documentation, user guides, process flows, and evaluation reports for AI-related initiatives
• Data Management: support data preparation, organisation, and governance activities to improve data readiness and quality for AI consumption
• Business Use Case Development: collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyse, and prototype AI-driven solutions that address business challenges
• AI Research & Innovation: conduct research on emerging AI technologies, agent orchestration capabilities, and industry developments to support innovation initiatives
• Process Improvement: explore opportunities to automate workflows and improve efficiency through the application of GenAI and AI-powered tools
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on digital transformation, innovation, and finance-related initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Digital Finance drives innovation and transformation across Finance by leveraging data, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance decision‑making and operational efficiency. You'll work alongside finance professionals, technology specialists, and business stakeholders who are exploring the use of AI and digital solutions to create value across the organisation. Through this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation within a dynamic banking environment.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in GenAI, AI Agents, and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI-powered productivity tools
• Curious, analytical, and innovative
• Good problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable translating business requirements into technology‑enabled solutions
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Passionate about using AI to solve real‑world business challenges
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

• Hands‑on exposure to the application of GenAI and AI Agents within a corporate environment
• An understanding of how AI Agents are designed, evaluated, and orchestrated to perform business tasks
• Practical experience in prompt engineering and AI solution development
• Exposure to data management and governance practices that support effective AI implementation
• Opportunities to identify and solve business challenges using GenAI technologies
• Experience supporting digital transformation and innovation initiatives within Finance
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration in AI-related projects
• A deeper understanding of how emerging technologies are transforming finance and business operations within a leading financial institution
• Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful AI‑driven solutions with real business impact

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.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. 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

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our 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. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.