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Dreaming of a career in banking, Oeun Sokvisal stumbled across Wing Bank’s Young Winger Development Programme after finishing high school and entering university.
Seizing the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience to complement his studies, he applied and after completing his internship, at the age of 18 he secured a full-time position at Wing Bank.
Visal, whose father tipped him off about the programme, now works as a credit officer at Wing Bank, a position, adding that if it was not for the internship opportunity, he would not be where he is today.
Starting as an intern and later becoming a full-time employee gave him opportunities to grow professionally and gain a solid understanding of credit and financial services while working directly with clients in local communities.
Visal said it also gave him the chance to build relationships with local authorities, while learning how clients run their businesses and manage financial matters. He enjoys working in the finance sector because it allows him to support business owners who want to expand.
After finishing high school, Visal joined the Young Winger Development Programme. The internship equipped him with essential financial support for him and his family. “Through this internship I was able to earn income to pay my school fees and become financially independent,” Visal said.
“If we have an opportunity to intern and study it provides a lot of benefits. First, it fosters our self-development. Second, it is a chance to work in a sector that is the same as your university major. So it’s an opportunity to grow. It’s such a capital that when we graduate it means we have more confidence and experiences.”
Visal highlighted the benefits of gaining invaluable work experience while studying, believing that starting earlier than his peers gave him benefits.
“Some students look for job opportunities in their third or fourth year of university. For me, I started seeking job opportunities after finishing high school. My family and friends praise me for being able to work at Wing Bank at such a young age.”
Visal added that he has long dreamed of a career in financial services, although he did not always plan to work at a bank. His original interest was in auditing.
However, he said working in the lending department as a student has proved invaluable. It has allowed him to learn the technical rules and policies that govern the banking sector.
In addition, combining bank studies with an internship helped him gain practical experience and deepen his understanding of the industry.
“When I first stepped into Wing Bank, I felt excited and welcomed. I didn’t feel like an intern but like a member of staff. I knew I had to prepare myself and keep learning so I could become a full-time employee at one of Cambodia’s leading banks,” Visal said.
“During the six-month internship, we must prepare ourselves to meet the standards of regular staff and learn from them. That experience helped me envision how I can succeed in this sector and follow in the footsteps of my seniors.”
Visal said once he completes his Bachelor’s degree, he plans to advance to the next level in the banking sector, harbouring a long-term goal of becoming an auditor.
Drawing on his positive experiences, Visal recommends university students pursue job or internship opportunities. These experiences provide practical, real-world skills and financial benefits, and by the time they graduate they will have both hands-on experience and valuable professional networks.
For Gen Z individuals who have gone off track, it is important to course-correct: focus on skill development and education, so they can contribute to society rather than become a burden, Visal recommended.
Opening doors for the next generation
High school graduates and young people are now being invited to apply for Wing Bank’s Young Winger Development Programme and follow in Visal’s footsteps.
It offers interns the chance to gain invaluable hands-on banking experience, skills training, financial support and pathways to full-time employment.
Since its inception in 2008, Wing Bank has revolutionised the way Cambodians access financial services, becoming one of the fastest-growing commercial banks in Cambodia, while also delivering initiatives, such as the internship programme, that have a strong social impact.
With a clear vision of using digital solutions to improve the daily lives of Cambodians, Wing Bank has achieved remarkable growth and now boasts the largest ecosystem in the country.
Sophea Nopung, Associate Learning & Development Manager at Wing Bank Cambodia, said the Young Winger Development Programme is designed to support young people’s careers and create job opportunities.
The programme offers internships to youth who have completed high school, providing both soft skills training and role-specific professional training that the bank calls “functional skills”.
Internships typically last four to six months, and successful interns may be offered full-time positions at the bank.
A variety of roles are available through the programme. Nopung noted particularly strong market demand for IT roles, such as full-stack developers and data scientists, as well as customer-facing positions across branches, including call centre agents, cashiers, customer service staff and credit officers.
In addition to skills training, interns receive financial support, with the exact amount depending on the specific internship role at Wing Bank.
Nopung said Wing Bank offered internships prior to 2024, but the Young Winger Development Programme marks a significant expansion. Since the launch, Wing Bank has trained more than 600 trainees, with over 150 of them having been promoted to full-time staff. This figure excludes individuals who have pursued and secured employment opportunities beyond the bank.
Interns receive a certificate upon completing their internship, in addition to an allowance and skills-development training. They also have access to loan products, such as motorcycle and education loans, to support their studies, he told Kiripost.
Nopung added that completing the internship can lead to permanent employment.
Internship opportunities in 2026
Nopung stated that in 2026, Wing Bank plans to offer internships to about 500 trainees, targeting high school graduates and students for various roles especially in IT, including full-stack development and data science, and customer service branches across the country.
To apply for Wing Bank’s 2026 internship programme, high school graduates and interested youth should submit a CV and contact Wingers Life and Careers through its official Facebook page, LinkedIn, or Telegram. These channels publish job and internship opportunities at Wing Bank.
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