Finance internship in Hong Kong
Work on research, analysis and reporting with finance teams in Hong Kong.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As a Finance intern in Hong Kong, you might:
- Research markets and help analyze investments.
- Support budgeting and forecasting.
- Help prepare financial reports.
- Track the performance of client portfolios.
- Help with compliance and risk checks.
You'll build analysis, modeling and reporting skills in one of Asia's main financial centers.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Finance in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's financial system has several regulators. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) oversees banks and the currency, and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulates the securities and futures markets. Insurance and pension schemes have their own regulators, and the framework has been in place for decades.
The city's role as a gateway to mainland China is built into the market. Stock Connect, launched with Shanghai in 2014 and extended to Shenzhen in 2016, lets international investors trade mainland shares through Hong Kong. The stock exchange, HKEX, also has listing routes for newer, innovative companies. If you work on research, reporting or compliance, you'll come across these names early. Reading the regulators' own websites before you arrive is an easy way to prepare.
Job roles
Market Research Intern
Research markets and summarize what could affect investments.
Financial Analyst Intern
Help build financial models and forecasts.
Portfolio Management Intern
Help track client portfolios and asset allocation.
Compliance Intern
Help check work against local and international rules.
Risk Management Intern
Help identify financial risks and ways to reduce them.
Audit Intern
Support audits and check that records are accurate.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Hong Kong work in English.
The industry
The Finance industry in Hong Kong
Economic impact
Hong Kong is one of the world's major financial centers, and much of the money moving into and out of mainland China passes through it.
Technology
Banks and investment firms are adding digital banking, fintech and faster payments.
Career opportunities
Banking, asset management, risk, audit and fintech roles are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need Cantonese or Mandarin for a finance internship in Hong Kong?
No. Our host companies in Hong Kong work in English. Cantonese or Mandarin can help socially and with some clients, but you don't need either.
What should I know before a finance internship in Hong Kong?
Get comfortable with spreadsheets and with reading financial news. Knowing the names of the HKMA, SFC and HKEX gives you a head start.
Do I need a finance or economics degree?
No. We welcome students, graduates and career changers, with or without a degree. An interest in markets and careful work matter most.
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.