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 the team shaping the future of procurement through data and AI. As a Data Science & AI Intern with the Central Procurement Office (CPO) under Group Corporate Services, you’ll play a meaningful role in OCBC’s digital transformation journey. You’ll work on real procurement challenges, collaborate with sourcing and operations teams, and apply advanced analytics to influence strategic decision-making—all while building strong foundations in data storytelling, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.

How you succeed

You succeed by being curious, analytical, and proactive. You’re comfortable working with data, open to experimenting with new ideas, and able to connect technical insights to business outcomes. You’ll work closely with procurement professionals and technology partners, learning how data-driven insights can improve efficiency, manage risk, and unlock value across the organisation. Your ability to communicate clearly and translate insights into practical recommendations will be key to your success.

What you do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Data Preparation & Analysis: clean, analyse, and visualise procurement datasets to uncover trends, inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities
• Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning: develop models to support demand forecasting, supplier performance insights, and cost optimisation
• Dashboards & Reporting: assist in building dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python-based frameworks
• AI Exploration & Prototyping: explore use cases such as NLP for contract analysis, anomaly detection in spend data, and intelligent sourcing recommendations
• Insights & Storytelling: document methodologies and present data-driven insights to stakeholders to support informed decision-making

Who you work with

Group Corporate Services’ Central Procurement Office partners the organisation to deliver value, efficiency, and governance across procurement activities. The team plays a strategic role in supporting the Group’s businesses through responsible sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and digital innovation. As an intern, you’ll work alongside procurement, sourcing, and operations professionals who are passionate about transforming procurement into a data- and insight-led function.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to data
• Proficient in Python, R, or similar programming languages
• Familiar with machine learning libraries (e.g. scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data visualisation tools
• Comfortable working with SQL and large datasets
• Self-driven, curious, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Exposure to NLP, time-series forecasting, or optimisation techniques
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with:

• Hands-on experience applying data science and AI in a real-world corporate procurement environment
• Exposure to enterprise systems, procurement processes, and strategic sourcing decisions
• Opportunities to develop data storytelling and stakeholder communication skills
• Insights into how technology and analytics drive operational efficiency and business impact

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.