Finance internships in Asia and beyond
Excel models, research and reporting with finance teams.
Overview
What the internship is about
Finance interns join banks, asset managers, venture capital and private equity firms, accounting firms and the finance teams of companies. You build and update Excel models, research companies and sectors, prepare slides for pitches and investment memos, and help with budgets, forecasts and reconciliations. Fintech hosts add product and data work on payments and lending. Some larger firms rotate interns between teams, so you see more than one side of the business.
Weeks often center on one deal, report or month-end close, with deadlines that tighten toward Friday. Singapore and Hong Kong are our strongest destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
Read financial statements, follow market trends and track economic data. You learn to turn numbers into a clear view that helps a team make investment and business decisions.
See how deals, mergers and acquisitions are researched and put together. You learn the basics of corporate finance and capital markets.
Meet finance professionals in some of Asia's main business cities. These contacts and references can help you land your next role, in Asia or back home.
Your role
Help with forecasts, budgets and financial reports, mostly in Excel. Your work feeds into management decisions.
Research investment options, update portfolio data and help prepare reports. You learn how managers balance return and risk.
See how banks handle risk, compliance and customer service. You get a look at what happens behind the scenes in finance.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on a finance internship?
You'll help with financial analysis, reports, budgets, market research or accounting tasks, at banks, investment firms, startups or company finance teams.
Do I need experience to get a finance internship?
You don't need a professional certificate. Finance, accounting, economics and business students fit best.
What skills and tools will I use?
Mostly Excel, plus financial data tools and accounting software. Working in a big financial center like Singapore or Hong Kong looks great on your CV.
Where can I do a finance internship?
Popular destinations for finance internships include Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and India. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Build and update financial models and reports in Excel.
- Research companies, markets and industries.
- Help prepare budgets and forecasts.
- Help with accounting tasks such as invoices and reconciliations.
- Pull data from financial data tools for the team.
- Turn your analysis into short slides or memos.
- Excel for financial analysis, from formulas to full models.
- Reading financial statements and what they say about a business.
- Using financial data tools and accounting software.
- Accuracy: checking numbers before anyone else relies on them.
- Presenting your findings clearly to managers.
- A clearer idea of where you fit: banking, investment, accounting or corporate finance.
- Singapore: finance is among our strongest fields.
- Hong Kong: finance is among our strongest fields there, alongside consulting and real estate.
- Japan: placements are mainly in Tokyo, and we have our own office in Japan.
- South Korea: placements are mainly in Seoul, and we have our own office in Korea.
- Vietnam: finance is among our strongest fields, and it's our best-value destination.
- India: placements are in Jaipur.
Intern stories
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Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.