Internship: Group Strategy and Transformation Office, Group Sustainability [January – June 2027]

OCBC Management Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Industry-leading learning and dev. opp

Wellbeing and growth opportunities

Job summary

OCBC Bank invites a Group Sustainability Intern to join its sustainability team in Singapore. You will support research, data collection, and reporting as part of a leading financial institution advancing ESG practices.

You will develop analytical and communication skills through hands-on projects, events, and cross-functional collaboration, gaining exposure to sustainability regulations and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergrad or postgrad in sustainability, ESG or related field.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Sustainability research on trends, regulations, and reporting practices in financial services.
• Sustainability data collection, consolidation, and analysis (emissions, energy, waste).
• Support implementation of sustainability initiatives across OCBC Group.
• Assist in preparing sustainability reports, presentations, dashboards, and communications.
• Help plan and execute sustainability events, workshops, and training.
• Provide support on ad-hoc sustainability projects.

Skills

Learning mindset

Sustainability interest

Research skills

Attention to detail

Excel and PowerPoint

Communication skills

Sustainability degree

Education

Sustainability/ESG degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 OCBC's sustainability journey and contribute to building a more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and stakeholders. As a Group Sustainability Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to sustainability and ESG practices within one of Asia's leading financial institutions. You'll have the opportunity to develop your research, analytical, and communication skills while supporting initiatives that advance the bank's sustainability ambitions and create long-term value.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, analytical, and passionate about sustainability. You'll work closely with the Group Sustainability team to research emerging trends, support sustainability initiatives, and contribute to data-driven reporting and insights. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and pay attention to detail will help you deliver meaningful outcomes and make an impact.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sustainability Research: support research on sustainability trends, regulations, reporting frameworks, and industry best practices relevant to the financial services sector
• Sustainability Data Analysis: assist in the collection, consolidation, and analysis of sustainability-related data, including carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste metrics
• Sustainability Initiatives: support the implementation of sustainability projects and initiatives across the OCBC Group
• Reporting & Communications: contribute to the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations, dashboards, and stakeholder communication materials
• Events & Engagement: assist in the planning and execution of sustainability-related events, workshops, and training programmes
• Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on sustainability-related projects and tasks as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Sustainability drives OCBC's sustainability strategy and ambitions across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the bank, the team supports the integration of sustainability principles into business decisions, operations, and stakeholder engagement. You'll be part of a collaborative team that is committed to creating positive environmental and social impact while supporting the bank's vision of being Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

Who You Are

• Open to learning and feedback
• Strong interest in sustainability, ESG, and the financial services industry
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline

Learning Objectives

• Practical exposure to sustainability and ESG practices within a leading financial institution
• Understanding of sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and industry trends
• Hands-on experience in sustainability data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Opportunities to develop stakeholder communication and presentation skills
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives, events, and training programmes across a large organisation
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and sustainability strategy execution within the banking 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.

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.