Life at OCBC
Why we’re here. How we do things. What we have to offer, and what you can expect from your career with OCBC.
Find out what it means to work at OCBC.
Opportunity Starts Here
As the longest established Singapore bank, we’ve been helping people and businesses get what they want from life since 1932. By taking the time to truly understand people, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Embracing technology and creativity to become a future ready learning organisation.
And so whether you want to innovate needs based financial services in a team who have your back; build lasting value in your community; help people grow their business, assets, and investments; or simply build a vibrant, future ready career, at OCBC, Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Collaboration and Wellbeing
Help millions of people achieve their life goals in a friendly, supportive team.
Included. Appreciated. Trusted. Managers and Leaders who take the time to get to know you as a person. Colleagues who have your back. And a full set of flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Because customer or employee, when you’re with us, we’re with you. Every step of the way. Every day!
Help millions of people achieve their life goals in a friendly, supportive team.
Included. Appreciated. Trusted. Managers and Leaders who take the time to get to know you as a person. Colleagues who have your back. And a full set of flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Because customer or employee, when you’re with us, we’re with you. Every step of the way. Every day!
Learning and Innovation
Pioneer financial services in a progressive, future oriented open learning culture.
Encouraged. Supported. Empowered. Industry pioneering products, services, and projects. A mature innovation strategy. Industry leading learning with total freedom. Mentoring. Tailored career paths. Build the future of banking with us. And we’ll build a fulfilling, future ready career with you.
Pioneer financial services in a progressive, future oriented open learning culture.
Encouraged. Supported. Empowered. Industry pioneering products, services, and projects. A mature innovation strategy. Industry leading learning with total freedom. Mentoring. Tailored career paths. Build the future of banking with us. And we’ll build a fulfilling, future ready career with you.
Community and Sustainability
Create broader social value in a bank with responsible, sustainable practices.
Conscious. Connected. Caring. The 1st bank in South East Asia to stop banking coal plants. The 1st SG bank to finance consumers solar panels. Multi billion dollar sustainable financing and green loans. Community food programs. Invest your talent and ambition with us and invest in a better life for all.
Create broader social value in a bank with responsible, sustainable practices.
Conscious. Connected. Caring. The 1st bank in South East Asia to stop banking coal plants. The 1st SG bank to finance consumers solar panels. Multi billion dollar sustainable financing and green loans. Community food programs. Invest your talent and ambition with us and invest in a better life for all.
Opportunity Starts Here
Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. 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.
OCBC Executive Development Programme
Many may think some people are born to lead, but even the best can be nurtured to be better. Here's how we do it at OCBC.
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In medical crisis, kindness kept tipping the balance
Accounts Control & Reconciliation Services colleague Stephen Koh shares how friendship tipped the balance during his medical crisis.
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3 former retirees join OCBC’s Return to Work Programme
Would you return to work after retiring? That is exactly what three former customer service managers with OCBC, who are part of our non-conventional talent hire initiative, chose to do.
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Defining moments in my relationship manager journey
Marcus, 29, found clarity in his career after joining OCBC's Graduate Talent Programme in 2022. The programme not only enhanced his technical skills and client management abilities but also fostered a culture of growth and mentorship that has significantly shaped his professional development as a relationship manager.
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Laying the groundwork for a sustainable career
Selwin, 29, began his OCBC career in Group Audit as a Graduate Talent. While initially apprehensive about the journey ahead, Selwin quickly learnt to seize every opportunity that the programme presented to create value and enrich his experience.
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Turning passion for sustainability into a career
Politics, Law and Economics major, Brenda Wang, 26, discovered her interest in Sustainability while studying at Singapore Management University. Recognising the finance industry's growing focus on sustainability, she decided to join OCBC’s Graduate Talent Programme in 2022 to pursue her aspirations.
At OCBC, we are proud to be the only city campus dedicated to employee learning and development. This reflects how much we value our people and their growth. By bringing together top experts from industry and academia, we offer exceptional learning opportunities designed to help you flourish in a strong, supportive learning culture.
We do not claim to teach anything. But we work real hard to awaken your interest in learning, to build a place in which you feel supported, and to walk, hop and skip with you as you discover your own path to continual growth. Let’s do it!
Aye Wee Yap
Head of Learning and Transformation, OCBC Group
Re-imagining learning
Great learning experiences don’t happen by chance; they are carefully designed. Our learning environments, programmes and technologies are built around a philosophy that promotes autonomy, connection and mastery. With thousands of courses available, you can learn anytime, anywhere – whether on the go, or in a collaborative setting. Set your goals, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Opportunity
27,000+
learning programmes are available to employees
learning programmes are available to employees
Autonomy
98%
of campus programmes are available by default
of campus programmes are available by default
Relatedness
750+
internal learning champions actively contribute to our learning culture
internal learning champions actively contribute to our learning culture
Better Me/Us
150+
partnerships and collaborations including programme collaborations and public engagement partnerships
partnerships and collaborations including programme collaborations and public engagement partnerships
- Statistics shown are for the year 2024, correct as of 5 January 2025.
- Statistics exclude information from Great Eastern Group Holdings.
MentorMe 2023 Singapore: Guiding Paths, Empowering Journeys.
Have you ever felt the power of a great mentor in your life? In this inspiring video, we follow Shien Kwok and Catherine, along with Kim Hong and Yi Yong, as they navigate the ups and downs of their careers together. Their stories are a beautiful reminder that our collected experiences can have an incredibly empowering effect on those who have just begun their journey.
MentorMe 2023 Cross-border: Guiding Paths, Empowering Journeys.
In this video, we meet Tricia from OCBC Singapore and her cross-border mentor, Yee Ming from OCBC Malaysia. Their virtual connection highlights how shared experiences—like juggling parenthood and work—create meaningful bonds, no matter the distance.
We also meet Linda from OCBC Malaysia, who passionately mentors two younger colleagues, James, and Eugene, as they navigate their own career paths and personal journeys through warm conversations and even hiking trails!
Championing growth and mobility
We recognise that everyone’s learning goals and interests evolve throughout their career. That’s why we support internal mobility, giving employees a seamless way to discover new opportunities across the organisation. Our initiatives and platforms make it easy for you to explore new roles and opportunities, supporting a long and fulfilling career with continuous growth.
MOBI
We understand employees may not necessarily be ready to discuss growth opportunities with others. MOBI offers a seamless way to discover new opportunities across the organisation, making it easy for you to explore new challenges and expand your horizons.
Hands-on VYBE learning experiences
Employees can take on the role of a VYBE Explorer, diving into bold, real-world projects under the guidance of experienced VYBE Guides. These short-term journeys span departments and divisions, giving you the chance to learn by doing, unlock new potential and explore future growth opportunities across the organisation.
Ready to grow with us?
Join OCBC and be part of a culture that invests in your future.
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Flexible and competitive benefits
We know that no two people are identical in their preferences. Our flexible benefits plan allows you to select and tailor the optimal package for your unique desires.
Health and protection for you and your family
- Health screening
- Medical leave and budget
- Insurance coverage
Varied leave policies
- Annual vacation leave
- Government pro-family leave
- Marriage leave
- Family leave
- Compassionate leave
- PSLE leave
- Exam leave
- Corporate social responsibility leave
- Career break leave
Preferential rates and schemes to help you save
- Staff loans
- Banking privileges
- Holiday facilities
- Employee share purchase plan
- Corporate discounts through Recreation Club
Preferential rates and schemes to help you save
- Staff loans
- Banking privileges
- Holiday facilities
- Employee share purchase plan
- Corporate discounts through Recreation Club
Education support for your little ones
- Onsite childcare (Little Skoolhouse)
- Bursaries for your children
- Scholarships for your children
Education support for your little ones
- Onsite childcare (Little Skoolhouse)
- Bursaries for your children
- Scholarships for your children
Leisure perks to enjoy with your colleagues
- Clubhouse @ 18 Church Street
- Classes and activities organised by Recreation Club
- Employee resource groups based on interests
Leisure perks to enjoy with your colleagues
- Clubhouse @ 18 Church Street
- Classes and activities organised by Recreation Club
- Employee resource groups based on interests