Internship: Global Transaction Banking, Global Trade Finance [August 2026 - January 2027]

Overview

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. By taking the time to truly understand people, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their needs and desires. Today, we’re on a transformation journey—leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organization. Our strategic ambition is clear and bold: 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, businesses, 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 Global Transaction Banking’s trade finance innovation journey at OCBC. As a Global Trade Finance Intern, you’ll support initiatives that shape how trade products are developed, enhanced, and delivered to clients. This internship offers exposure to market analysis, product development, and digital enablement—giving you a front-row seat to how banks identify opportunities, design solutions, and scale capabilities to meet evolving client and industry needs.

How You Succeed

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re curious about how products are built and improved, comfortable working with data and presentations, and keen to see how ideas move from concept to execution. You’re structured in your thinking, able to communicate clearly, and willing to take ownership of tasks while collaborating closely with others. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail will help translate insights into actionable outcomes.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Product & Process Initiatives: Support product-related initiatives, including process streamlining and automation or RPA projects
• Performance & Reporting: Assist in collating data and reports for product performance tracking and business reviews
• Market & Industry Analysis: Support market and industry landscaping, including benchmarking and market share analysis
• Presentation & Team Support: Help prepare presentation materials and provide general support on ad-hoc assignments

Who You Work With

The Global Trade Finance team sits within Global Transaction Banking and works closely with business, technology, and operations partners to develop and enhance trade solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering scalable, client-centric products while embracing digital innovation and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Interested in trade finance, product development, or banking innovation
• Comfortable working with data and presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Curious, proactive, and willing to learn
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate ideas clearly

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Experience in conducting market and industry landscaping to identify strategic opportunities
• Exposure to the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to implementation
• Opportunities to develop executive-level presentation and communication skills
• Insight into how banks design, pilot, and scale digital capabilities to solve real-world challenges
• Hands-on learning within a product-focused team in Global Transaction Banking

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 cared for as much as the needs of our customers.