Internship: Group Risk Management, Group Market Risk Management, Analytics [Jan to May 2027]

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Industry-leading learning

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore offers an Analytics Intern role within Group Market Risk Management, focusing on AI, ML, and quantitative analytics to drive risk insights and business decisions. You will work with quantitative analysts, data scientists, and technology stakeholders to develop analytical solutions and explore AI use cases.

The internship emphasizes hands-on model development, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration, fostering technical growth in Python and analytics within a banking

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong interest in AI, ML, data science, and analytics.
• Proficient in Python and data analysis.
• Able to work with large datasets and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Support AI/ML model development and testing.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends.
• Collaborate with risk, technology, and business teams.
• Explore AI use cases and contribute to data-driven insights.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Machine learning

Quantitative analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

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 leverages data, analytics, and emerging technologies to strengthen risk management and support better decision-making across the bank. As an Analytics Intern within Group Market Risk Management, you'll gain hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantitative analytics in a real-world banking environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills while contributing to innovative solutions that drive business insights and enhance risk management capabilities.

How You Succeed To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and passionate about solving complex problems using data. You'll work closely with quantitative analysts, risk managers, and technology stakeholders to develop analytical solutions, explore AI use cases, and support data-driven decision-making. Your ability to think critically, learn new technologies, and translate insights into practical applications will be key to delivering meaningful outcomes.

What You Do

• AI & Machine Learning: support the development, testing, and enhancement of AI and machine learning models to address business and risk management challenges
• Quantitative Analytics: perform quantitative analysis and modelling to support risk measurement, monitoring, and business decision-making
• Data Analytics: analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, generate insights, and support strategic initiatives
• Business Use Case Evaluation: assist in evaluating AI and advanced analytics use cases to identify opportunities for business value creation and operational improvements
• Model Development & Testing: support model validation, performance assessment, and refinement activities to improve analytical outcomes
• Research & Innovation: conduct research on emerging AI, machine learning, and quantitative techniques relevant to financial services and risk management
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with business, risk, and technology teams to support the implementation of analytical and AI-driven solutions
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on other analytics, modelling, and innovation initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Market Risk Management plays a critical role in supporting the bank's risk management framework and ensuring informed decision-making across financial markets activities. Within the Analytics team, you'll work alongside quantitative analysts, data scientists, and risk professionals who use advanced analytics, modelling techniques, and emerging technologies to address business challenges and strengthen risk management practices. You'll gain valuable exposure to how data and AI are transforming the future of financial services.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and quantitative analytics
• Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proficient in Python and familiar with data analysis techniques
• Understanding of machine learning and deep learning concepts
• Comfortable working with large datasets and analytical tools
• Familiarity with derivative pricing concepts would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Hands-on experience in AI and machine learning model development within a banking environment
• Exposure to quantitative analytics and data-driven decision-making in risk management
• Opportunities to develop technical skills in Python, data analytics, and machine learning methodologies
• Experience evaluating and implementing real-world AI use cases in financial services
• Insights into quantitative modelling and risk analytics within financial markets
• Exposure to collaboration across risk, technology, and business teams
• Practical experience applying analytical and technical knowledge to solve complex business and risk management challenges
• A deeper understanding of how advanced analytics and emerging technologies are shaping the future of banking and risk management

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.