Graduate and Internship Programmes

I joined BEA as a Management Trainee in 2009. My financial knowledge was deeply enriched and I gained many insights into the Bank’s business model, while job attachments across various divisions in the Bank allowed me to build a strong network of connections. The MT Programme also offered me a month’s training in the Xi’an Branch of BEA China, which greatly enhanced my understanding of people and the banking landscape in mainland China. This experience has been particularly valuable given the strong cross-border integration of business between Hong Kong and mainland China.

My current role as a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Lending & Syndication Department is challenging yet rewarding. I am responsible for structuring lending products and providing banking solutions to a portfolio of listed or sizable corporations. I attend meetings with clients to understand their business and financing needs and work on credit writing, financial analysis and risk monitoring. The most fulfilling parts of this job are providing suitable financing solutions and building a trusting relationship with my clients.

Looking back, I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to experience the wide spectrum of training and job rotations in the MT Programme, which has laid a solid foundation for my career development in the Bank. BEA offers great support and resources to nurture Management Trainees into future leaders of the Bank.

I am now part of the Capital Markets & Liquidity Management Department, managing a multi-billion USD fixed income portfolio on the bank's behalf. My primary responsibility is profiting while mitigating risk. As a "graduated" MT I get involved with cross-divisional projects. For instance, I am responsible for coordinating with different business units to formulate a policy to incorporate environment, social and governance ("ESG") considerations into the Bank's investment decisions.

I joined BEA as an MT in 2009. The Bank's MT programme offers great opportunities to access business functions across different divisions, helping me transition from being a student into a working environment, thanks to a team that nurtures me. Joining the bank's MT programme was one of my best career choices.

BEA provided a comprehensive training to equip me with essential financial knowledge to kick-start my career. During the first year, I was attached to various business units and supporting functions in both Hong Kong and Mainland China. These rotations gave me a deeper understanding of the Bank's overall business and operations.

After graduating from the MT programme, I started working as a Relationship Manager at the Commercial Banking Department. With the financial knowledge and network built during my days as an MT, I was able to work effectively with customers and colleagues. BEA continues to provide a lot of support and resources to all MTs and groom us into future leaders. After spending five years in the front office, I was given the opportunity to work in the newly set up Strategy and Transformation Office. Although the new post is completely different from my previous role, the Bank entrusts me to contribute, helping me excel in my career.