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

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

OCBC Bank is offering a Trade Finance Intern role in Singapore, giving you hands-on exposure to data analytics, project management, and stakeholder engagement within a leading financial institution. You will work closely with the Global Wholesale Banking team to analyse data, identify trends, and support transformation initiatives across Trade Finance.

Your curiosity and analytical mindset will help drive insights and improve operations, while you gain experience collaborating with various

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Curiosity

Education

Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics

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 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

• 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

• 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.

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.