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Internship: Group Risk Management, Group Market Risk Management, Risk Control & Analysis [Jan to May 2027]

CompanyOCBC
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the market risk team by monitoring risk exposures, preparing daily reports, and analyzing trading and banking book positions. They will also collaborate with front office stakeholders to evaluate hedging strategies and assist in P&L attribution analysis.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18498
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

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

Gain firsthand exposure to how a global bank measures, monitors, and manages market risk across its treasury and banking activities. As a Risk Control & Analysis Intern, you'll work alongside experienced market risk professionals to analyse risk exposures, assess trading performance, and support risk management decisions. You'll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of financial markets, treasury products, and risk management frameworks while developing practical analytical and technical skills in a dynamic environment.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be analytical, curious, and detail-oriented. You'll work closely with market risk managers and front office teams to understand risk exposures, monitor market movements, and evaluate the impact of trading and banking activities. Your ability to interpret data, understand financial products, and communicate insights effectively will be key to supporting sound risk management and decision-making.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Risk Monitoring: support the preparation and review of daily market risk reports, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of reported risk exposures
  • Risk Limit Management: monitor risk exposures against approved limits and assist in identifying, investigating, and escalating limit breaches where required
  • Market Risk Analysis: analyse trading and banking book positions to understand the key drivers of market risk exposures across interest rate and credit products
  • P&L Analysis: assist in analysing daily profit and loss movements by attributing performance to underlying market risk factors and changes in market conditions
  • Front Office Engagement: collaborate with traders and front office stakeholders to better understand trading activities, hedging strategies, and portfolio risk profiles
  • Risk Calculations & Valuation: gain exposure to risk measurement methodologies, P&L revaluation processes, and risk calculations used to support market risk management
  • Process Improvement: identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve operational efficiency, and support automation and productivity initiatives
  • Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on market risk analyses, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Market Risk Management plays a critical role in safeguarding the bank by monitoring and managing risks arising from financial market activities. Within the Risk Control & Analysis team, you'll work alongside market risk professionals responsible for overseeing treasury and banking book exposures across a range of financial products. You'll collaborate with front office, finance, and technology teams, gaining valuable insights into how effective risk management supports prudent risk-taking and sustainable business growth.

Who You Are

  • Open to learning and feedback
  • Strong interest in financial markets, treasury products, and risk management
  • Sound understanding of treasury products, including both plain vanilla and derivative instruments
  • Good understanding of financial market dynamics and market risk concepts
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and curious
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
  • Familiarity with VBA, AI tools, or programming languages would be advantageous
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

  • Exposure to market risk management practices within a leading financial institution
  • A deeper understanding of treasury products, including interest rate and credit-related instruments
  • Hands-on experience performing risk analysis, risk calculations, and P&L attribution
  • Practical exposure to monitoring market risk exposures against approved risk limits
  • Opportunities to analyse trading and banking book activities and understand the associated risk drivers
  • Experience working with Murex MX3 and other risk management platforms used within the banking industry
  • Exposure to front office activities, trading strategies, and hedging approaches
  • Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills through risk reporting and process improvement initiatives
  • A stronger understanding of how market risk management supports prudent decision-making and financial resilience within a global banking environment

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.

Key Skills
Market risk managementFinancial marketsTreasury productsRisk analysisP&L analysisData interpretationMicrosoft ExcelPower BIVBAProgrammingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRisk monitoringFinancial modelingDerivative instruments
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Competitive base salaryHolistic flexible benefitsCommunity initiativesProfessional development opportunities