Ashley Lau – BNP Paribas

‘Over the last summer, I joined BNP Paribas Wealth Management as an intern. 

The eight-week internship at the Investment Service team has allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the private banking industry from the product side and strengthen my ability through hands-on experience with the team.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to BNP Paribas for offering me the opportunity for the invaluable internship experience, and GLEF for equipping me with technical and analytical skills throughout the journey.’

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Reyna Kao – Wellington Management

‘The summer of 2023 stands out as a significant chapter in my academic and professional journey.
Reflecting on my internship journey, I am grateful for the mentorship and support I received from the firm's seasoned professionals.
Furthermore, my academic journey at the Global Economics and Finance Program (GLEF) has complemented my internship experience by providing me with a comprehensive understanding of global economics and finance.
Overall, my internship experience at Wellington Management and academic journey at the GLEF program have been invaluable in preparing me for a successful career in global economics and finance.

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Marco Wong – The Insurance Authority

‘I have joined the Insurance Authority as an intern last summer.
During my internship, I acquired a thorough understanding of the insurance industry during my internship, including knowledge of different products, appropriate sales techniques, and features that safeguard customers.
My technical and soft skills, especially in communication and presentation, greatly improved during the internship.
The Insurance Authority places a strong emphasis on teamwork among employees, and I had the good fortune to work with knowledgeable and experienced coworkers who were eager to share their knowledge with me.
For students who are interested in learning about the responsibilities of a local regulator, I think the internship opportunity would be a great fit.’

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Vincent Yeung – National Westminster Bank

‘I have spent the summer of 2023 participating in the commercial banking internship program at National Westminster Bank in Edinburgh, UK.

During the internship, I assisted my team in conducting credit analysis and witnessed how the transactions were processed between different teams and functions within the bank.
The internship experience also helped me in developing my interpersonal skills.
Working in the commercial banking division allowed me to gain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of industries and explore how society works on different levels.

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Adrian Chan – Wells Fargo Bank

‘During the summer break in 2023, I have interned at Wells Fargo as a summer analyst.
Spending 10 weeks in the Corporate Banking team provided me with various hands-on experience in the real corporate world.
Last but not least, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all Wells Fargo seniors and batchmates who made my summer valuable, and GLEF for offering substantial opportunities to me to explore.’

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