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RP SOI student applies fintech skills as data analyst at OCBC

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School of Infocomm

3 December 2025

Year 3 student Javier Sim is putting his classroom learning into practice during his internship with OCBC's Credit Risk Management department, where he develops Python scripts and supports strategic forecasting.

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For Javier Sim, School of Infocomm (SOI), Year 3 student, his internship at OCBC Bank has been an eye-opening experience into how analytics drives real business decisions.

"Interning at OCBC as a Data Analyst in the Credit Risk Management department has really shown me how analytics can impact business performance," says Javier. "I'm also glad I get to apply what I've learnt in the Diploma in Financial Technology (DFT) to contribute meaningfully to my workplace."

Always fascinated by how data can uncover insights and drive decision-making, Javier found his role at the bank especially rewarding. He supports his team with data analysis, reporting, strategic forecasting, and automating operational processes to improve efficiency.

Highlighting a recent achievement, he shares: "I had the opportunity to develop new scripts in Python. This streamlined data analysis processes and improved code maintainability."

Beyond his core responsibilities, he also helped organise the OCBC Kids@Work event, where he and the team planned and coordinated engaging activities for employees' children.

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