DBS Internship Programme offers university students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Whether your interests lie in banking, AI, technology, data, sustainability, risk management, operations, finance, human resources, marketing or other corporate functions, you will work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful work that contribute to real business outcomes.
Technology
Offers opportunities to work on the platforms, systems, and digital products that power the bank. You will gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, supporting, and enhancing technology solutions that serve millions of customers across the region.
Depending on team and project requirements, you may have opportunities to:
- Develop and enhance applications, platforms, and digital products.
- Contribute to cloud, infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevOps initiatives.
- Support cybersecurity, system reliability, and operational excellence efforts.
- Work with data, automation, and emerging technologies to improve business processes.
- Participate in solution design, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile and fast-paced environment.
AI & Data Science
Offers opportunities to leverage data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to solve real-world business challenges and enhance customer experiences. You will work alongside teams that use data-driven insights and emerging AI technologies to drive innovation across the bank.
Depending on team and project requirements, you may have opportunities to:
- Build GenAI & Agentic AI Solutions: Build LLM-powered applications such as copilots and AI agents, including exploring cutting-edge Agentic frameworks, prompt & context engineering, building and integrating reusable tools, performing evaluations, and implementing safety guardrails.
- Ensure Responsible AI and Engineering Standards: Govern AI solutions to be safe, reliable, and scalable with proper testing, guardrails and security controls.
- Develop Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models: Develop, train, and tune predictive models using modern ML and deep learning approaches, including frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Apply MLOps and Deployment Practices: Apply MLOps principles to ensure reproducibility, versioning, deployment readiness, and monitoring of models in real enterprise environments.
- Learn Through Community and Practice: Master GenAI and Agentic AI through productive community sharing workshops including the latest research & frameworks, hands-on sessions, etc.
At DBS, we value talent that grows with us. Students who have previously completed a DBS internship and demonstrated strong performance will receive priority consideration when applying for future internship opportunities as well as Management Associate Programme.
This allows returning interns to continue building their skills, deepen their experience, and explore new opportunities across the bank.
Who Are We Looking For
- Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline. – AI & Data Science
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline. - Technology
- Matriculated undergraduate or postgraduate students from any discipline
- Priority consideration is given to penultimate year students; selected roles may be open to students in other years of study
- Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum of 12 weeks
- Able to obtain university endorsement for DBS internship
- Passionate about a career in banking and financial services
- Strong communicators who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Agile, curious and motivated to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Application Process
- Submit your application online through our AI-powered recruiter, JIM.
- Complete the online assessments, which include:
- Cognitive Assessment
- Behavioural Assessment
- Coding Assessment (for Technology, AI & Data Science roles)
- Review the list of job opportunities and rank your preferred internship job codes in order of interest
- Interview selection: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Application deadline: Applications for DBS Internship Programme will close in March 2027. Early applications are encouraged as opportunities may be filled on a rolling basis.
For Technology and AI & Data Science:
Please click on this link to view the list of job opportunities. You will rank your preferences during the application process.
Location:
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Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline for AI and Data Science roles
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline for Technology roles
- Matriculated undergraduate or postgraduate student
- Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum of 12 weeks
- Able to obtain university endorsement for the DBS internship
- Passion for a career in banking and financial services
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Agile, curious, and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
- Penultimate-year student
- Previous DBS internship experience with strong performance
DBS Bank Ltd Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DBS Bank Ltd and has not been reviewed or approved by DBS Bank Ltd.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage for employees and dependents is described as comprehensive, with health screenings, wellness activities, counselling, and mental-health support. Feedback suggests this breadth of support meaningfully strengthens the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Maternity, paternity, and family leave are complemented by extensive leave provisions for major life events in several markets. Annual leave is also noted as substantial, contributing to work-life flexibility.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee share-purchase plan with employer matching makes equity participation accessible in applicable markets. This adds a long-term value component alongside core pay.
DBS Bank Ltd Insights
What We Do
DBS Bank is a leading financial services group in Asia, headquartered in Singapore. It provides a full range of consumer, SME, and corporate banking services. The bank is recognized for its digital innovation, having been named 'World's Best Digital Bank' and 'World's Best Bank' by various publications. It also operates the DBS Foundation, which supports social enterprises and community initiatives, reflecting its commitment to creating impact beyond traditional banking.
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