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
Contribute to the heart of OCBC’s commercial banking operations. As a Middle Market Intern, you’ll gain firsthand experience supporting our Relationship Managers and understanding the full lifecycle of client service. You’ll build a strong foundation in banking products, processes and client interaction – a valuable springboard for your future career, and help businesses thrive with OCBC.
How you succeed
Success in this role means embracing a proactive, detail-oriented approach. You’ll learn to balance supporting multiple priorities, quickly grasping banking fundamentals and consistently delivering excellent customer service. By taking ownership of tasks, asking insightful questions, and collaborating with the team, you’ll contribute directly to a smooth and efficient client experience.
What you do
You’ll be a key support to the Middle Market team, with responsibilities including:
Supporting customer account maintenance and responding to client inquiries.
Following up with clients to ensure complete documentation.
Assisting with operational tasks like processing transactions and preparing for loan drawdowns.
Helping Relationship Managers with account opening and ensuring data accuracy for KYC compliance.
Contributing to projects as assigned by your Line Manager.
Who you work with
Global Commercial Banking serves the entire spectrum of customer segments – from large corporations to government entities, and half of all SMEs in Singapore. We offer simple, convenient, innovative solutions for everything from cash management to trade finance. It’s all about finding and growing opportunity – for our customers, our people, and for you. You’ll be working closely with experienced Relationship Managers and a supportive operations team.
Who you are
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Eager to learn about commercial banking and financial services.
Organised, with a strong attention to detail.
Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Possess strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
Learning Objectives
This internship will provide you with:
A comprehensive understanding of commercial banking products and processes.
Practical experience in client relationship management and operational support.
Exposure to KYC and compliance procedures within a banking environment.
Opportunities to develop your problem-solving and communication skills.
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.
OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.
OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.
OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.
OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its 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.
OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
