Internship: Group Strategy and Transformation Office, Group Sustainability [January – June 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. We take the time to truly understand people, and from there provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet individual needs.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation—leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. Our strategic ambition remains 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, and build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can in a vibrant, future-ready career.

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 exposure to sustainability and ESG practices within one of Asia’s leading financial institutions. You’ll 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. Managing multiple priorities, communicating effectively, and paying 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 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 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

This internship will provide you with:

• 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 and flexible benefits, community initiatives, and industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth, and aspirations are cared for as much as the needs of our customers.