Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Risk & Prevention / Quality & Service Management, R&P - Technology Risk Management [January - May 2026]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore is offering a Technology Risk Management Internship to gain exposure to risk identification, assessment, and governance within a leading financial institution. You will work with risk and technology stakeholders to strengthen controls and risk awareness.

The role focuses on risk assessments, data analytics, and process documentation, with learning objectives across IT governance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Open to learning and feedback.
• Interest in technology risk, governance, cybersecurity, and risk management.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and curious about how technology supports business operations.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or technology risk concepts.
• Experience with data visualization or automation tools such as Power BI, Python, Power Automate, VBA, or Excel would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Technology Risk Assessments: support reviews of technology processes across apps, infrastructure, outsourcing, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and technology operations to assess risks and control effectiveness
• Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA): assist in facilitating and executing RCSA activities, including the identification of risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Governance & Compliance: support assessments of compliance with internal policies, technology risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Risk Monitoring & Reporting: assist in monitoring key risk indicators, analysing risk trends, and preparing risk reports and management updates
• Data Analytics & Automation: leverage data analytics, dashboards, and automation tools to enhance risk monitoring, reporting, and governance processes
• Process Documentation: support the maintenance of process documentation and risk management artefacts across the technology risk management framework
• Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with technology, operations, and business stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness, governance practices, and control effectiveness
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on risk management, assurance, and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Pursuing Information Systems/CS/cybersecurity related degree

Tools

Power BI

Python

Power Automate

VBA

Excel

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. 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.

Why Join

Be part of a team that helps safeguard the bank's technology landscape and strengthen operational resilience.

As a Technology Risk Management Intern

You’ll gain valuable exposure to how technology risks are identified, assessed, and managed across a leading financial institution. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, risk management, and data skills while contributing to initiatives that support effective governance, compliance, and risk oversight.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be curious, analytical, and detail‑oriented. You’ll work closely with risk and technology stakeholders to assess controls, monitor risk indicators, and support risk management activities across the bank. Your ability to analyse information, identify potential risks, and communicate insights effectively will help strengthen risk awareness and contribute to a resilient technology environment.

What You Do

• Technology Risk Assessments: support reviews of technology processes across applications, infrastructure, outsourcing, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and technology operations to assess risks and control effectiveness
• Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA): assist in facilitating and executing RCSA activities, including the identification of risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Governance & Compliance: support assessments of compliance with internal policies, technology risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Risk Monitoring & Reporting: assist in monitoring key risk indicators, analysing risk trends, and preparing risk reports and management updates
• Data Analytics & Automation: leverage data analytics, dashboards, and automation tools to enhance risk monitoring, reporting, and governance processes
• Process Documentation: support the maintenance of process documentation and risk management artefacts across the technology risk management framework
• Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with technology, operations, and business stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness, governance practices, and control effectiveness
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on risk management, assurance, and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Operations and Technology plays a critical role in enabling OCBC's business strategy through secure, resilient, and innovative technology solutions. Within the Risk & Prevention team, you’ll work alongside technology risk professionals who are responsible for strengthening risk governance, enhancing control environments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. You’ll gain valuable exposure to technology risk management practices and how they support the bank's resilience and long‑term success.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in technology risk, governance, cybersecurity, and risk management
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and curious about how technology supports business operations
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or technology risk concepts
• Experience with data visualisation or automation tools such as Power BI, Python, Power Automate, VBA, or Excel would be advantageous
• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, Accountancy, or a related discipline

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with: Practical experience in technology risk assurance, risk assessments, and control evaluation Exposure to Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and technology risk management activities Opportunities to develop data analytics, dashboarding, reporting, and automation skills Understanding of technology risk frameworks, IT governance practices, and regulatory requirements within the financial services industry Experience identifying control gaps, monitoring risk indicators, and supporting risk governance processes Exposure to stakeholder engagement and collaboration across technology, risk, and business teams Insights into how effective risk management supports operational resilience and the secure delivery of banking services

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.

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.