Internship: Global Commercial Banking, Emerging Business - Serial Entrepreneurs and Account Management [August - December 2026]

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

Be part of OCBC’s efforts to support the growth of SMEs and emerging businesses. As an intern within the Emerging Business team under Global Commercial Banking, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to how business loans are structured, marketed, and managed for SME clients. This internship offers practical experience at the intersection of sales, analytics, and marketing - while giving you insight into how relationship management and lead generation drive business growth.

How You Succeed

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re curious about SMEs and entrepreneurship, enjoy working with data and presentations, and are comfortable supporting multiple initiatives at once. You’re analytical, organised, and able to translate information into clear insights and materials. Your willingness to learn, collaborate with others, and support both analytical and marketing tasks will help you contribute effectively.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

Sales & Account Support: Assist with trade renewals, call reports, and sales management tracking

Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform data analysis to support sales tracking, campaigns, and performance reporting

Research & Insights: Conduct industry and market research to support business and marketing decisions

Marketing Support: Support marketing initiatives, including preparation of website articles, electronic direct mailers, and campaign materials

Presentation & Team Support: Assist with research materials, presentation slides, and other ad-hoc projects as required

Who You Work With

The Emerging Business team within Global Commercial Banking supports SME clients and serial entrepreneurs by offering tailored financing solutions and relationship management. You’ll work closely with relationship managers and team members involved in sales, marketing, and portfolio monitoring, gaining exposure to how different functions collaborate to support client growth.

Who You Are

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Interested in SMEs, entrepreneurship, sales, or commercial banking

Strong analytical and presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Organised, proactive, and willing to learn

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

In-depth understanding of business loans offered to SME clients

Hands-on experience applying data analysis and presentation skills

Exposure to marketing strategies and lead generation activities

Understanding of how sales leads are monitored through reports and campaigns

Practical learning within a client-facing commercial 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.