OCBC FRANKPRENUERSHIP
For the brave who dare to be gamechangers
We're looking for interns who have the fire and guts to change the banking world.
The OCBC FRANKpreneurship is a 13-week summer internship programme designed to empower you to impact the banking world of today and of the future. We're calling the cream of the crop, regardless of discipline of study – those who understand the complexities of a constantly evolving world. Through this programme, we will challenge, push, groom and hone you to be a game-changer.
In this programme, you will be mentored by industry leaders, provided with entrepreneurship tools, given stimulating collaboration experiences and even an opportunity to be fast-tracked to the Bank's Graduate Talent Programme.
You may apply online during the application period and shortlisted candidates will be notified accordingly. You will then undergo Ideation Day, a full day assessment as part of the final selection process.
For all the opportunities available in 2025, refer to the latest FRANKpreneurship 2025 guide.
Feb
Ideation Day
May
1-week Bootcamp
May-Jul
Full-time Work Attachment
Jul
Experience Day
May-Aug
FRANKpreneurship Projects
Aug
Grand Showcase
By joining FRANKpreneurship by OCBC, you will:
- Participate in a carefully designed and structured 13-week programme.
- Be mentored by industry leaders and subject matter experts.
- Learn to use entrepreneurship tools that will teach you agile thinking.
- Be exposed to business units across the Bank through collaborative projects.
- Have the opportunity to be fast-tracked into the OCBC Graduate Talent Programme.
Who should apply?
- We seek undergraduates with the aptitude and interest in various facets of banking.
- Other qualities that will put you in strong standing for the programme include:
- Be a penultimate-year student in a tertiary institution
- Having outstanding academic achievements and a good track record of extra-curricular activities
- Being energetic, enthusiastic and hardworking
- Possessing strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
- Possessing the ability to work with intensity and endure challenge
OCBC FRANKpreneurship 2024
Check out the journey of a FRANKpreneur and discover how this structured programme provides mentorship from industry leaders, essential entrepreneurship tools for agile development, opportunities for cross-collaboration, and the potential to fast-track your entry into our Graduate Talent Programme.
The FRANKpreneurship Journey – Part 1
Join us as we learn more about the day-to-day life of our FRANKpreneurs, Gelest and Aloysius! In this first episode, witness their exciting foray into the banking world and learn more about how they overcame the challenges they faced while working on real world business cases in the programme.
The FRANKpreneurship Journey– Part 2
And… the journey continues! Find out which group emerged as the top performing team during experience day. As we press on, Gelest and Aloysius are back with thrilling adventures, offering their ultimate reflections and invaluable takeaways from the programme.
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A journey of discovery
For Jensen Lim, FRANKpreneurship was a journey of self-reflection and discovery. Find out the opportunities he had and what he learnt from his mentors during this journey.
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FRANKpreneurship: Tattooed for life
Find out how the FRANKpreneurship internship had taught Yong Hua the importance of embracing uncertainty and to never stop learning.
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Mentored to shine
Drawing on lessons learned from her mentors, Tan Yuan Lin was empowered to shine at her brightest during the internship. Follow her FRANKpreneur journey here.
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Developing an entrepreneurial spirit
Being part of FRANKpreneurship allowed Izaac Foo to discover an entrepreneurial streak that defined his career in banking. Read on to see his key takeaways.
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Mentoring a new boss into the banking industry
Learn how Alan Chou found an unlikely mentor in his subordinate, Lim Qian Yan, in his first foray into the banking industry.
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Equipped for a banking career through FRANKpreneurship
Discover how an internship stint with the Global Consumer Financial Services team put Maverick Tan in good stead for a fulfilling career in banking.
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A unique combination of experiences
Find out how stepping out of her comfort zone allowed Rica Choo to make the most of her FRANKpreneurship stint with the Digital Business team.
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Banking and Healthcare
See how Karan Haresh's internship has led him to ideate and connect the dots between two seemingly unrelated sectors.
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From School to the Real World
Poon Sin Ta from Group Operations & Technology (GO&T) shares how his internship has given him exposure to solving real-world operational and technological challenges.
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From FRANKpreneur to joining The Open Vault
Here's Qian Yan's story of how an internship sparked her interest and career in innovation.
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One summer, two takeaways
Wesley Soo from Wholesale Corporate Marketing started as an intern with us, but his journey did not end there.
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FRANKpreneurship 2019 Chronicles
Read about trailblazing team JEWEL V's 16-week journey as FRANKpreneurs, game changers, and winners of the Grand Showcase 2019 in this series.