Internship: Group Risk Management, Group Risk Portfolio Management, Portfolio Insights & Validation [Jan to May 2027]

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

OCBC invites you to join the Portfolio Insights & Validation internship, where you’ll explore Generative AI applications to portfolio reporting and risk management to improve decision-making. Collaborate with validation and reporting teams, develop Python scripts for data analysis and automation, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

This internship offers hands-on experience in model validation, portfolio analytics, and AI-enabled solutions within a banking environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Strong interest in Generative AI and data analytics.
• Proficient in Python and scripting for data analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Generative AI Development: assist in developing, testing, and evaluating Gen AI initiatives for portfolio reporting and risk management.
• Solution design & automation: help code, design, and implement Gen AI capabilities to automate portfolio commentary and insights.
• Data analysis: analyse data and business requirements to identify AI-enabled efficiency opportunities.
• Report review & validation support: assist validation and reporting teams to ensure outputs are accurate and aligned with needs.
• Workflow optimisation: identify opportunities to streamline processes via AI-enabled tools and solutions.

Skills

Generative AI

Data analytics

Python scripting

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field

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 is exploring how Generative AI can transform risk management and reporting processes. As an Intern within Portfolio Insights & Validation, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative AI-driven initiatives that enhance portfolio insights, streamline reporting workflows, and improve decision-making. You'll develop technical and analytical skills while gaining valuable exposure to model validation, portfolio reporting, and the practical application of emerging technologies in a banking environment.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and passionate about technology. You'll work closely with validation and reporting teams to explore how Generative AI can support business processes and drive operational efficiency. Your ability to analyse data, develop solutions, and communicate ideas effectively will be key to delivering meaningful outcomes and helping the team unlock new opportunities through innovation.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generative AI Development: support the development, testing, and evaluation of Generative AI initiatives that enhance portfolio reporting and risk management activities


• Solution Design & Automation: assist in coding, designing, and implementing Gen AI capabilities to automate the generation of portfolio commentary and reporting insights


• Data Analysis: analyse data and business requirements to identify opportunities where AI-driven solutions can improve efficiency and support decision-making


• Report Review & Validation Support: collaborate with validation and reporting teams to support the review of reports and ensure outputs are accurate, meaningful, and aligned with business needs


• Workflow Optimisation: identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and improve productivity through the adoption of AI-enabled tools and solutions


• Research & Innovation: conduct research on emerging AI technologies, industry developments, and potential use cases relevant to risk management and portfolio analytics


• Stakeholder Collaboration: work closely with business, validation, and reporting teams to gather requirements, test solutions, and support implementation activities


• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on other analytics, innovation, and portfolio management initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Risk Portfolio Management plays a critical role in supporting effective risk management, portfolio oversight, and data-driven decision-making across the bank. Within the Portfolio Insights & Validation team, you'll work alongside risk professionals, analysts, and stakeholders who leverage data, analytics, and technology to strengthen portfolio management capabilities. You'll gain valuable exposure to model validation, portfolio reporting, and the use of emerging technologies to improve business outcomes.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback


• Strong interest in Generative AI, data analytics, and technology innovation


• Proficient in Python and comfortable developing scripts for data analysis and automation


• Analytical, curious, and solution-oriented


• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills


• Good communication and presentation skills


• Comfortable working with data and translating insights into actionable recommendations


• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Hands-on experience in model validation and portfolio reporting within a banking environment


• Exposure to real-world applications of Generative AI in risk management and reporting processes


• Opportunities to develop technical skills in Python, automation, and AI-enabled solutions


• Practical experience designing, testing, and implementing Gen AI capabilities to address business challenges


• Insights into portfolio analytics, reporting frameworks, and validation processes


• Exposure to collaboration across risk, analytics, and business teams


• Opportunities to strengthen analytical, problem-solving, and professional communication skills


• A deeper understanding of how emerging technologies are transforming risk management, reporting, and decision-making within the financial services industry

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.