Who We Are

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. 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.

Why Join

Gain valuable exposure to the tax function within a leading financial institution and develop a practical understanding of how tax supports business operations and regulatory compliance. As a Group Tax Advisory Intern, you'll work alongside experienced tax professionals and contribute to tax compliance, governance, and advisory activities across the bank. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your analytical, research, and communication skills while gaining insights into the financial services industry.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. You'll work closely with tax professionals to support tax reporting, compliance, and advisory activities while collaborating with stakeholders across different functions. Your ability to analyse information, conduct research, and communicate findings effectively will help you contribute meaningfully to the team while building a strong foundation in tax and finance.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

Tax Compliance Support: assist in the preparation of corporate tax schedules, tax computations, and supporting documentation for tax compliance and reporting purposes
Tax Return Preparation: support the collection and collation of documents required for tax filings, including Related Party Transaction (RPT) forms and Withholding Tax (WHT) documentation
Tax Reporting & Monthly Close: assist in monthly tax closing activities, including the review and analysis of current and deferred tax schedules
Process Documentation: support the preparation and maintenance of process maps, operating procedures, and process guides to strengthen governance and operational efficiency
Tax Research & Advisory: conduct research, analyse tax issues, and assist in drafting responses to ad-hoc transactional tax queries from stakeholders
New Product Approval Process (NPAP): assist in the initial review and documentation of tax considerations for new products and business initiatives
Data Analysis & Process Improvement: support initiatives to streamline tax processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
Ad-hoc Projects: provide support on tax compliance, governance, and advisory projects as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Tax Advisory partners businesses and functions across the bank to manage tax risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide guidance on tax implications arising from business activities. Within the Non-FI Subsidiaries & NPAP team, you'll work alongside tax professionals responsible for tax reporting, compliance, governance, and advisory matters. You'll gain valuable exposure to how tax considerations support business decisions and contribute to the bank's overall risk management framework.

Who You Are

Open to learning and feedback
Strong interest in taxation, finance, and the financial services industry
Analytical, curious, and detail-oriented
Strong research and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working with data and performing analytical reviews
Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Completion of a Taxation module would be advantageous
Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, Excel VBA, or automation tools would be beneficial
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Learning Objectives

This Internship Will Provide You With

An understanding of tax laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the financial services industry
Hands-on experience supporting corporate tax compliance and monthly tax reporting activities
Exposure to tax return preparation, withholding tax processes, and related party transaction reporting requirements
Opportunities to develop research, analytical, and technical tax skills through real-world business scenarios
Experience supporting tax governance, documentation, and process improvement initiatives
Exposure to the New Product Approval Process (NPAP) and the tax considerations involved in new business initiatives
Opportunities to strengthen communication and professional writing skills through the preparation of tax analyses and stakeholder responses
A deeper understanding of how tax compliance, governance, and advisory activities support business operations and risk management within a leading financial institution

What We Offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Internship: Group Finance, Group Tax Advisory, Non-FI Subsidiaries & NPAP