Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Group Technology Services - Data Centre & Disaster Recovery [January - May 2026]

ocbc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore is offering a Regional Disaster Recovery Internship. You will gain hands-on experience supporting DR initiatives, performing data analysis, and contributing to dashboards and documentation.

You will collaborate with technology teams to improve resilience and reporting, while learning enterprise DR practices in a leading financial institution.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in IT, data analytics, CS, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of data analytics, trend analysis, and visualization concepts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Basic scripting experience in Python, Bash/Shell scripting, or Java.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL advantageous.
• Interest in technology operations, resilience, or Disaster Recovery.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform trend and gap analysis by integrating incident management data and DR exercise results.
• Support development of centralised dashboards to track DR readiness and metrics.
• Analyse and visualise data to provide insights for resilience and decision-making.
• Assist in creating and maintaining the DR Book of Work, Operations Manual and Confluence repositories.
• Support knowledge management to keep documentation comprehensive and up-to-date.
• Review DR checklists to improve consistency and effectiveness.
• Assist in automation initiatives to reduce recovery time.
• Collaborate with tech teams to support DR readiness and improvements.
• Provide support on other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in IT/Data Analytics/CS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Bash/Shell scripting

Java

Confluence

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

Play a key role in strengthening the resilience of OCBC's technology infrastructure. As a Regional Disaster Recovery Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives that ensure critical banking systems remain available and recoverable during disruptions.

You'll have the opportunity to work on data analytics, reporting, process improvement, and automation projects while gaining valuable exposure to enterprise Disaster Recovery (DR) practices. Through collaboration with experienced technology professionals, you'll develop both technical and professional skills that contribute to the bank's operational resilience and business continuity capabilities.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll be a curious and analytical learner who enjoys working with data, identifying trends, and solving problems. You'll be comfortable navigating large sets of information, supporting process improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders across technology teams.

Success comes from your ability to think critically, communicate findings clearly, and continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Your attention to detail, willingness to learn, and proactive mindset will enable you to make meaningful contributions throughout your internship.

What You Do

• Perform trend and gap analysis by integrating and analysing incident management data and Disaster Recovery exercise results to identify improvement opportunities
• Support the development and enhancement of centralised dashboards to track Disaster Recovery readiness, recovery metrics, and testing outcomes
• Analyse and visualise data to provide insights that support operational resilience and decision-making
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the Disaster Recovery Book of Work (BOW), Operations Manual, and Confluence knowledge repositories
• Support knowledge management initiatives to ensure documentation remains comprehensive, accurate, and sustainable
• Review and streamline Disaster Recovery checklists to improve consistency, completeness, and operational effectiveness
• Support automation initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce recovery time within the Disaster Recovery environment
• Collaborate with technology teams to support ongoing Disaster Recovery readiness and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide support on other projects and tasks as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Technology Services, within the Group Operations & Technology Division, provides the foundational technology capabilities that support OCBC's business operations and digital transformation journey. As part of the Regional Disaster Recovery team, you'll work alongside experienced technology professionals responsible for ensuring operational resilience, business continuity, and recovery readiness across the organisation. You'll gain exposure to enterprise technology operations, governance practices, and the critical processes that safeguard banking services.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in data-driven decision-making
• Basic understanding of data analytics, trend analysis, and data visualisation concepts
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Basic scripting experience in Python, Bash/Shell scripting, or Java
• Familiarity with databases and SQL would be advantageous
• Interest in technology operations, resilience, business continuity, or Disaster Recovery
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn

Learning Objectives

• Exposure to enterprise Disaster Recovery and operational resilience practices within a leading financial institution
• Experience performing data analysis, trend identification, and reporting to support business and technol