“During my third summer holiday in university, I interned at HSBC under the stream of Commercial Banking.
Without any solid prior experience in corporate banking, the job was undoubtedly challenging as it exposes me to different client-facing activities as well as involves an extensive amount of analysis work based on companies’ financials.
On top of that, the internship experience also taught me how important it is to develop adequate soft skills in the workplace.
Hereby I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the colleagues in the Commercial Real Estate division, especially my functional managers Mandy Yip and Victor Chan, who showed me unanimous support and guidance throughout the summer.
Helen CHAN – Nomura International
2017-18 summer
“During the summer time in 2018, I joined Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited as their Summer Intern Analyst in Operations.
Working in a fast-paced investment bank was challenging, but yet it enhanced my on-the-ground understandings in the transaction supporting functions and potential challenges that might face as the middle office of a typical bank.
More importantly, I gained essential soft skills from the internship, which is highly valuable in workplace environment.
Afterall, I would like to express my sincere gratitude towards Nomura for the effort and trust placed in guiding me through the practical operations in an investment bank.
Lyric LI – HSBC
2017-18 summer
“During the summer 2018, I completed my trading internship at HSBC GBM with flow credit trading team.
Working in trading floor is a really fast-paced, yet exciting journey.
Apart from enhancing technical skills, I also realized that soft skills are equally important.
I would like to express my gratitude to all my colleagues for the unreserved support, friendship and unforgettable memories.”
Gigi LIU - Prudential Hong Kong
2017-18 summer
“Prudential, the well-prepared nature in which helped me when I had to have the surgery, as well as the working sprit there were the reasons I joined the internship program here.
Throughout the internship, I am responsible for working with client related items: financial planning preparation, deal with claims settlements and client data management.
Other than knowing deeper about this industry, I worked as a “one-man-band” this time, which I have to handle numerous complicated tasks and provide fully supports for my mentor, it was quite challenging, yet it is a fruitful experience for me.”
Cecilia YEUNG - Hong Kong Monetary Authority
2017-18 whole year
“In the past year, I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
Awash with anxiety and uncertainty, I started the job in June 2017.
My colleagues were extremely friendly and they would unreservedly demonstrate to me how to deal with different tasks whenever I encountered difficulties.
All in all, the placement program was an amazing experience and I was absolutely delighted to have made the decision of taking a gap year and working in the HKMA.”