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OCBC Graduate Talent Program

Race Ahead with OCBC

Why you will love this

Accelerated career path of your choice
Broad-based learning and development through division rotations
MentorMe Program

Eligibility

A degree from any discipline
Demonstrated leadership, a penchant for problem-solving and embracing new challenges
Less than two years of working experience

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Why you will love this

Eligibility

Accelerated career path of your choice
Broad-based learning and development through division rotations
MentorMe Program

A degree from any discipline
Demonstrated leadership, a penchant for problem-solving and embracing new challenges
Less than two years of working experience

Apply now

Overview

Graduate Talent Program

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Race ahead 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 2025

The Graduate Talent Programme will offer various opportunities across different business divisions in 2025.

Opportunities for 2025 Graduate Talent Programme:

Enterprise Banking International, Chinese Corporate Business (Shanghai)

* During 24 month rotation, you will have the opportunity to rotate in different cities in China. After 24 month accelerated career program, you will be located in Singapore to support Enterprise Banking International, Chinese Corporate Business

Global Markets (Shanghai)

* After 24 month accelerated career program, you will be located in Shanghai to supportGlobal Markets, Sales Team

View Graduate Talent Programme 2025 career guide

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 product, 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 employer brand and organization

OCBC China is recognized by the industry as one of the outstanding employer by its achievements in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Learning and Talent Development, and Total Rewards

Top Graduate Employer Brands China 2024

51 Job

2024 Employer Excellence of China —Excellence in Employee Care Plan

51 Job

2024 HRoot Awards - Best Employers in Greater China 2024

HRoot

2024 Top Employer

51 Job

Certified Company of “Lighthouse Program for Healthy Enterprise in China”

Aon

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
Demonstrated leadership, a penchant for problem-solving and embracing new challenges
Excellent extra-curricular/internship achievements
Less than two years of working experience

Selection process

Applications are open from October to mid of December. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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