Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Group Technology Architecture [January - May 2027]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship compensation

Benefits package

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore seeks an intern to help build agentic AI solutions within enterprise architecture and technology operations. You’ll work with experienced architects to design AI-powered capabilities and learn how AI decisions are shaped across the bank.

The role focuses on hands-on GenAI development, RAG implementations, and collaborating across teams to translate ideas into practical AI workflows while gaining exposure to financial services technology.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Data Science.
• Strong interest in Generative AI and LLMs.
• Familiar with GenAI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT.
• Working knowledge of Python for development or data projects.
• Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts.

Responsibilities

• AI agent development for architecture and operations.
• Support solution design with AI capabilities.
• Develop and optimise RAG solutions to improve knowledge access.
• Prototype GenAI capabilities to address business and technology challenges.
• Automate and streamline architecture workflows with AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Support ad-hoc technology architecture projects.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

Python

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate/Postgraduate in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

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 OCBC's technology transformation journey and help shape how AI is applied within enterprise architecture and technology operations. As a Technology Architecture Intern, you'll work alongside experienced architects and technology professionals to build and enhance agentic AI solutions that improve the way technology decisions are made and executed across the bank. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with emerging AI technologies, explore real‑world use cases, and contribute to innovative solutions that support one of Asia's leading financial institutions. How You Succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong curiosity for emerging technologies, a willingness to experiment and learn, and a passion for solving complex problems. You'll collaborate closely with architects and technology teams to develop AI‑powered solutions that support architecture design and operational processes. Success in this role comes from being proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape. Your ability to translate ideas into practical solutions and continuously improve AI capabilities will be key to delivering value.

What You Do

• AI Agent Development: Support the design, development, and enhancement of agentic AI solutions for technology architecture and operational use cases.
• Solution Design Support: Build AI‑powered capabilities that assist architects in solution design, knowledge discovery, and decision‑making processes.
• Knowledge Management & RAG Implementation: Assist in developing and optimising Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to improve access to architecture knowledge and documentation.
• Prototyping & Experimentation: Research, evaluate, and prototype new GenAI capabilities, tools, and approaches to address business and technology challenges.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate and streamline architecture and operational workflows through AI‑driven solutions.
• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, test solutions, and refine AI capabilities.
• Ad‑hoc Projects: Provide support for other technology architecture initiatives and innovation projects as assigned.

Who You Work With

Group Technology Architecture plays a critical role in defining and governing the technology landscape that powers OCBC's businesses and services. The team partners closely with stakeholders across technology and business units to drive innovation, ensure technology alignment, and enable sustainable growth. As an intern, you'll work alongside experienced architects and technology professionals who are passionate about innovation, continuous learning, and leveraging emerging technologies to create meaningful impact across the organisation.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and emerging AI technologies.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Python for application development, scripting, or data‑related projects.
• Understanding of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts and AI application architectures.
• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Learning Objectives

• Hands‑on experience designing and developing agentic AI solutions for enterprise technology use cases.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture practices and technology decision‑making within a leading financial institution.
• Practical experience implementing and enhancing RAG‑based solutions and AI‑powered workflows.
• Opportunities to apply Python and GenAI technologies to solve real business challenges.
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, and stakeholders across technology functions.
• Enhanced problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills in a dynamic technology environment.

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.