About the Programme

The Southeast Asia Trainee Programme (“SEA Trainee Programme”) is an 18-month structured programme designed to nurture high-calibre young talent into financial professionals with regional exposure and cross-market capabilities. Through the programme, you will gain deep exposure to both the Hong Kong Headquarters' financial environment and local market dynamics in Southeast Asia.

Programme Structure

The journey comprises three stages:

Headquarters Immersion (12 months):

You will acquire professional expertise in the Hong Kong Headquarters' business environment, which will broaden your global perspective and equip you with the skills needed to navigate the complex business market.

Regional Exposure (6 months):

You will be assigned to one of our Southeast Asia entities (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Brunei and Myanmar) to gain local market insights, thereby building a solid foundation for your long-term career focus and development.

Placement:

Upon completion of the 18-month programme, your placement will be determined based on a holistic assessment of your overall performance, career preferences, and business needs, either in Hong Kong or in one of our Southeast Asia entities, ensuring the best fit for your professional development.

Programme Highlights

Mentoring

An experienced business executive will be assigned as your mentor to provide career guidance and help shape your professional aspirations. Your mentor will also help you understand the Bank’s business priorities and strategic direction from a broader perspective to deepen your business insight and supporting your professional growth in the Bank. 

Professional Qualifications

To elevate your industry expertise, you will be encouraged to obtain the relevant professional qualifications.

Recruitment Process

• Online Application
• Aptitude Test
• Group Exercise & Written Test
• Panel Interview
• Job Offer
• Onboarding

Requirements

• Full-time Bachelor's degree with at least second upper honours or GPA 3.3 or above (4-point scale), or Full-time Master's degree or above academic qualification 
• Recent graduates with less than 3 years of full‑time work experience
• Study, work or living experience in Southeast Asia is a must, along with proficiency in a Southeast Asian language to effectively engage with local stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English, the ability to communicate in Chinese will be an advantage
• Self-motivated, passionate and strong team spirit
• Open-minded, willing to embrace changes and accept challenges