Life at OCBC
At OCBC, we do not just provide a working space, we also offer a culture that allows you to flourish. We encourage fresh ideas and reward continuous learning. Importantly, we care, not just for you, but for your family too.
Find out what it means to work at OCBC.
We See You
We recognise each of you as individuals and the value you bring to OCBC – your passion, your creativity, your intellect, your potential and, yes, your uniqueness.
We see the best in you.
We are caring
We work as a team, respecting and trusting each other.
We invest in you and your career, for your personal and professional development.
Our leaders are supportive and value your ideas and opinions.
We take pride in our people.
We work as a team, respecting and trusting each other.
We invest in you and your career, for your personal and professional development.
Our leaders are supportive and value your ideas and opinions.
We take pride in our people.
We are progressive
We help each other be future-ready through constant reskilling and upskilling exercises.
We deliver a difference through your creative ideas as we innovate and break new ground as a team.
We help each other be future-ready through constant reskilling and upskilling exercises.
We deliver a difference through your creative ideas as we innovate and break new ground as a team.
We deliver a difference
We take a long-term view because developing our people is as important as the results they bring.
We aim to make a sustained positive difference to our customers, colleagues and the communities we operate in.
We take a long-term view because developing our people is as important as the results they bring.
We aim to make a sustained positive difference to our customers, colleagues and the communities we operate in.
The way we work | Life at OCBC
At OCBC, we do not merely provide a working space. We recognise the passion, creativity, intellect, potential and uniqueness that each individual brings. Here’s how we work. #weseeyou #lifeatocbc
The value of younger mentors in tech
See how a generation gap provided Malie Foo and Jason Ho new perspectives on the world of technology.
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Mentoring while being mentored by ‘Ibu’
Discover how Edbert Tionardi and Betty Goenawan opened up to more fruitful discussions despite their differences in rank.
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A leader learns for life
Learn how Teresa Lee nurtures her mentees by listening to their ideas and aspirations.
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When the boss becomes the mentored
Read how Edwina Goh’s eagerness to learn created more opportunities to have open discussions with her boss.
Read moreWhere Future Readiness Begins
The cornerstone of employee development is the core of every organisation success. In this wave of industry transformation, we enable a Future Smart workforce by equipping our people with technical and leadership competencies to thrive in the digital future. Come and be part of our community of lifelong learning.
We support diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
Experience signature programmes that empower our people to pay it forward, evoke change and contribute to a sustainable ecosystem.
Campus Star Awards 2019
Each year, OCBC Campus appreciates our Learning Champions who volunteer their time freely to impart knowledge and skills to the rest of the bank. In 2019, we recognised 480 Learning Champions.
My name is Lyn and I am a Mentor | OCBC Leaders
Lyn attributes her success to selfless mentors who shared their life experience and advice throughout her career. Now, she strives to help others through paying it forward.
My name is Suiunbek and I am a Mentor | OCBC Leaders
Suiunbek forsook convention for growth — from Kyrgyzstan to Germany, London to Singapore. With the MentorMe programme, Suiunbek is inspiring others to grow beyond their comfort zone.
We make sure our people are Future Smart.
Our people benefit from the largest and most ambitious digital transformation initiative from a regional bank. An investment of S$20 million to bring 29,000 employees into the future world by supporting individual mastery through Adaptive Learning Formats.
Future Smart, Future Workplace Learning Festival
Our people are the bedrock of OCBC Bank’s sustainable high performance. Future Smart, Future Workforce is about empowering them to be ready for the future world. See highlights from our 2-day learning festival at OCBC Campus on 8 and 9 July 2019.
Future Smart, Future Workforce – Aisha Poh
In Aisha's words, "High Tech has helped me to be more High Touch with our customers." Witness her transformational journey!
Future Smart, Future Workforce – Cliff Shoung
Cliff epitomises the spirit of a life-long learner. He is a spirited sexagenarian who is currently assisting 4,000 employees in the GO&T division through upskilling and reskilling programmes. Watch his transformational journey!
We stay up-close and personal with Senior Leaders.
In the spirit of Senior Leaders paving their unique paths through inspirational stories of struggles and triumphs.
We invest in your holistic development.
Enjoy learning in the purest form – experientially. We believe life contains learning moments that help us perform better at both personal or professional levels.
We help enhance our people’s learning experience through curated contents.
Our online library comprising over 2,800 learning topics in English – and approximately 500 in Chinese – are made easily available on desktop and mobile so that our people can learn anytime, anywhere!
We help pave the way for our aspiring women leaders to become senior leaders.
We believe mentoring is a lifelong journey of self-discovery. But beyond that, it is about paying it forward. This programme is designed to help our female staff build effective personal and professional relationships.
Flexible and Competitive Benefits
We offer a competitive, performance-driven compensation package so you can focus on your career.
No two people are alike, so we give employees the flexibility to choose the benefits that matter most to them. Our flexible benefits plan can be tailor-made to suit your lifestyle.
Health, protection and wellness
- Health screening
- Medical leave and budget
- Dental/Optical
- Insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme
Varied leave policies
- Annual vacation leave
- Marriage leave
- Family leave
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Adoption leave
- Compassionate leave
- Exam leave
- Corporate social responsibility leave
- Career break leave
Preferential rates and schemes to help you save
- Preferential interest rate for staff loans
- Banking privileges
- Employee share purchase plan
- Bursaries for your children
- Scholarships for your children
- Corporate discounts through the Recreation Club
Leisure perks to enjoy with your colleagues
- Holiday facilities
- Activities organised by the Recreation Club