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OCBC GRADUATE TALENT PROGRAMME

Launch your career at the forefront of banking

Why you will love this

Accelerated career path of your choice

Broad-based learning and development through division rotations

Tailored mentoring

Eligibility

A degree from any discipline

Demonstrated leadership with a penchant for problem-solving

Less than two years of working experience

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Discover beyond your ambitions and explore new possibilities with OCBC. Built specifically for outstanding graduates of all disciplines, the 24 month multi award winning training programme prepares you for success as a future leader with the longest established Singapore bank.

You don’t need a finance or business background. Previous programme hires have included people from Computing, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences.

What you do need is a passion for problem solving, energy and enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges, and a strong desire to learn, grow and push yourself.

If you have the raw potential, we can give you all the learning and experiences you need to launch a future ready career at the forefront of banking in Asia.

Explore banking career opportunities in 2024

The Graduate Talent Programme will offer various opportunities across different business divisions in 2024. Discover where your banking career will begin today, from wealth management to technology architecture.

View Graduate Talent Programme 2024 career guide

OCBC Graduate Talent Programme

Join the OCBC Graduate Talent Programme – your fast-track to a career that will take you places. With rotations personalised just for you. For a career that turns aspirations into achievements, your opportunity starts here.

PROGRAMME FEATURES
Here is a sneak peek of what you will experience during the 24-month programme.

Corporate Training

A rock-solid foundation of domain expertise will help you master key concepts about what we do and how the industry works. Expect to learn about things like OCBC products, financial markets and regulations, Service design and transformation, Ethics, and Presentation skills.

Corporate and Divisional Rotations

Personalised rotations around OCBCs core businesses, like Branch Banking, Compliance, and Operations, will give you a robust, broad-based understanding of our business. From there you’ll start to find your interests and expertise.

Business Innovation Project

OCBC is firmly focused on transforming banking. This project will give you the opportunity to bring your vision and creativity to the table. Build on our track record of industry first-services and solutions by taking part a high-profile innovation project.

Corporate Engagement

Develop leadership and communication skills through a series of workshops, customised talks and networking sessions with external corporates. Expand your profile and learn how to be more effective.

Graduate Talent Regional Week

Build your peer network with colleagues across our regions and subsidiaries. Through this week-long programme of learning, innovation, and business case building, you’ll be exposed to the wider world of OCBC Bank.

Group Mentorship

Learn, grow, and develop with dedicated mentoring from our senior management team. Develop your leadership potential through tailored coaching and guidance from some of the most talented people working in banking today.
Awards

An award-winning programme

The OCBC Graduate Talent Programme is recognized by the industry as one of the leading development programmes for early talent.

Best Employer (Singapore)

Aon 2019

Top 20, Singapore's 100 Leading Graduate Employers 2019

Gold, Best Graduate Recruitment Programme

Asia Recruitment Awards 2018

Gold, Excellence in Graduate Recruitment & Development

HR Excellence Awards 2017

Gold, Excellence in Learning & Development

HR Excellence Awards 2017

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By joining the Graduate Talent Programme, you will:

  • Get onboard our 24-month accelerated career programme
  • Achieve a head-start through personalised job rotations
  • Develop broad-based banking knowledge
  • Be guided through Group Mentorship
  • Work on business innovation projects
  • Build your regional network with graduates and businesses across the OCBC Group

Who should apply?

  • We seek highly motivated go-getters looking to pursue a career in the banking industry.
  • Other qualities that will put you in strong standing for the programme include:
    • A degree from any discipline
    • Excellent extra-curricular/internship achievements
    • Demonstrated leadership, a penchant for problem-solving and embracing new challenges
    • Less than two years of working experience

Selection process

Applications are open November-April. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Discover beyond your ambitions! Your Opportunity Starts Here.

You will need your CV to apply. You are welcome to apply in up to two divisions of your choice.

Apply now