Internship: Global Consumer Financial Services, CFS Finance, Strategy and Execution [Dec 2026 to Jul 2027]

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

Play a key role in shaping the future of OCBC's consumer banking business. As a Strategy & Execution Intern, you'll gain firsthand exposure to strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and business decision-making within Global Consumer Financial Services (GCFS). You'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills while contributing to initiatives that drive the bank's long-term growth and 2030 strategic ambitions.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be intellectually curious, driven, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside experienced business and finance professionals to analyse market trends, support strategic initiatives, and coordinate projects across multiple business units and regional markets. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and manage competing priorities will be essential in helping the team deliver impactful outcomes.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct competitive landscape analysis and market research on key competitors across local and regional markets.

Support strategic planning activities and initiatives aligned to the bank's long-term growth and 2030 strategy.

Collaborate with stakeholders across GCFS business units and regional markets to gather insights and support business initiatives.

Coordinate project activities, track deliverables, and consolidate inputs from multiple stakeholders to support successful execution.

Perform financial and business analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives, market opportunities, and competitive positioning.

Prepare presentations, reports, and materials to support management discussions and decision-making.

Assist with ad-hoc strategic, transformation, and business management projects as assigned.

Who You Work With

CFS Finance plays a critical role in driving strategic direction and business performance across Global Consumer Financial Services. You'll work closely with finance, business, and strategy teams, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional projects that shape the future of consumer banking. As part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you'll contribute to meaningful initiatives while building valuable skills for your future career.

Who You Are

Curious and eager to learn, with a strong interest in business strategy and transformation.

Analytical and comfortable working with data to derive insights and support decision-making.

Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well across teams.

Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is advantageous, particularly in preparing presentations and analysing data.

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

Exposure to strategic planning and execution within one of the bank's largest business divisions.

Opportunities to develop strategic thinking and market analysis capabilities through competitor and industry research.

Hands-on experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Exposure to financial analysis and data-driven decision-making in a business environment.

Insights into how different business functions work together to drive growth and deliver strategic outcomes.

Enhanced communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills through participation in real business initiatives.

A deeper understanding of the consumer banking landscape and the factors shaping its future development.

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.