Number of employees Over 25,000
Closing date for applications Full-time graduate: 15 November 2011. Internship: 31 December 2011.
Degrees sought
Minimum degree classification required Recommended: 2nd upper class honours or 3.2 CGPA.
Degree discipline or/and requirements Any – with a large variety of roles we require different skill sets.
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes, internship.
Application deadline for placements/internships 31 December 2011
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Contact information/Apply to Name of person Campus Recruitment Team
Address to which applications should be made www.baml.com/CampusAsiaPac Email for enquiries Apr_Campus@baml.com
Locations
Main locations Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo.
Additional locations worldwide Beijing, London, Mumbai, New York, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney.
Business facts
With more than 60 years of experience in Asia Pacific, Bank of America Merrill Lynch delivers insightful solutions with the focus of a local banking relationship and the strength of a global leader.
Our Asia-based coverage and product professionals work together to leverage Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s global strength to meet clients’ comprehensive needs, including treasury management, capital raising and M&A advisory, risk management, investment management and leasing.
Join us, and you’ll be integral to our growth agenda. We’ll give you the highest level of training and mentoring support. Our commitment to improving the quality of life within our communities and to the environment means you can get involved in a number of social responsibility initiatives. Our diverse workforce means you’ll be working with people with broad-ranging experiences and outlooks.
In short, it’s all here for graduates who want the freedom to shape their own lives, their own careers and their own destinies.
Jobs
Language(s) required English. Fluency in an Asian language also preferred.
Pattern of recruitment Please refer to our website for details.
Form of application Online application at www.baml.com/CampusAsiaPac.
Closing date for application Please refer to our website as dates vary by business.
Starting salary Competitive
Degrees sought Bachelors, Masters and MBAs in a variety of subjects.
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes, internships.
Application deadline for placements/internships Please refer to our website as dates vary by business and country.
Internship/trainee duration Varies by business but generally 10 weeks.
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Jane Street Asia Limited Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made http://www.janestreet.com/apply Tel +(852) 3150 7000 Fax +(852) 3150 7199
Website http://www.janestreet.com Email for enquiries hr@janestreet.com Locations
Main location Hong Kong
Additional locations worldwide New York, London.
Business facts
Jane Street is a proprietary trading firm that operates around the clock and around the globe. We bring a deep understanding of markets, a scientific approach, and innovative technology to bear on the problem of trading profitably in the world’s highly competitive financial markets, focusing primarily on equities and equity derivatives.
Founded in 2000, Jane Street employs over 220 people in offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Our entrepreneurial culture is driven by our talented team of traders and programmers.
The environment at Jane Street is open, informal, intellectual and fun. You can wear a t-shirt and jeans to the office every day, the kitchen is stocked, and discussions are always lively. Teaching and learning are central activities through classes, mentoring and discussion.
For more information, please visit our website www.janestreet.com.
Jobs
Language(s) required English Pattern of recruitment Year-round
Form of application Online application via website.
Closing date for application Year-round
Degrees sought Open to all disciplines. Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Science and Quantitative Finance preferred.
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships 2012 Summer Internship: Dec 31, 2011.
Internship/trainee duration 10-12 weeks
At university
My study in Tsinghua University provided me with a solid background in computer science, while my research experience in HKUST gave me a chance to learn more about both industry and academia, and eventually made me well prepared for my current job as a quantitative researcher.
My company and job
My current job is to use functional programming tools to improve trading systems.
Some advice
You will not need to work very long hours but you will work with very smart people, so it is very important to keep your mind sharp all the time.
Getting the job
Job applicants who are interested to work in Jane Street will usually go through three to four phone interviews and one to two onsite interviews.
Postgraduate/professional qualifications
I have a PhD in computer science. My research was not directly related to trading, but it gave me chance to learn about scientific research and gave me time to learn the knowledge I am interested in, such as functional programming, Linux, etc.
NAME SONG Chengqi
QUALIFICATIONS BSc & MSc in Computer Science, Tsinghua University, 2006; PhD in Computer Science, HKUST, 2010
JOB Assistant Quantitative Researcher EMPLOYER Jane Street
Bloomberg L.P.
Contact information/Apply to Name of person Jasper Wong Tel +(852) 2977 6000
Website http://www.bloomberg.com/careers Email for enquiries recruithk@bloomberg.net Locations
Main location Hong Kong
Additional locations worldwide Asia Pacific region.
Business facts
Bloomberg, the global business, financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas.
The company’s strength - delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately - is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally.
At Bloomberg, we see challenges as opportunities to show how far we can go above and beyond what’s expected of us. It’s an attitude and spirit that marks us apart and it’s made us the foremost provider of financial data, news and analysis in the world.
Join us and your career could be just as distinctive. We search the globe for people who have the ability and determination to reach the peaks of sales, economics, finance, information technology and journalism. We look in all corners and all communities for men and women who will add to our diversity, ideas and ambitions, and then we offer them opportunities to excel beyond their expectations and ours.
Language(s) required Fluency in English is essential, other Asian language is an advantage.
Pattern of recruitment Year-round
Form of application Online application via website.
Closing date for application Year-round
Degrees sought Bachelors or Masters in all disciplines. We look for graduates with passion in finance, excellent communication skills and desire to grow.
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships Late March Internship/trainee duration June to August
Ernst & Young
Contact information/Apply to
Name of person Recruitment, China People Team
Address to which applications should be made http://www.ey.com/Careers Tel +(852) 2846 9888
Website http://www.ey.com/Careers Email for enquiries graduate.hk@hk.ey.com Locations
Main locations Central, Hong Kong
Additional locations worldwide Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe, Middle East, India, Africa and Japan.
Business facts Ernst & Young
Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.
Jobs
Language(s) required English Pattern of recruitment Annually Form of application Online application ONLY
Closing date for application September 2011 to April 2012
Degrees sought Accounting, finance, or business related; 2:1, 2nd Class (Hons) or CGPA 3.0 and above
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships September 2011 to April 2012 Internship/trainee duration Spring Intern (1 to 3 months), Summer Intern (4-8 weeks)
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Credit Suisse
Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made Visit www.credit-suisse.com/careers for details.
Website www.credit-suisse.com
Email for enquiries campus.recruitment-ap@credit-suisse.com Locations
Main locations Global headquarters in Zurich; 24 offices in Asia Pacific including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Business facts
Credit Suisse is a forward-thinking financial services firm serving clients around the globe. As a stable company with a long banking tradition, we are one of the most respected banks in the world.
Our three primary businesses – Private Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management – partner with our Shared Services, Information Technology and Operations teams. Together, they work around the world, providing seamless solutions to our global clients and employees.
Our entry-level programs give you the chance to make a difference from day one, and provide world class training and support to enable you to develop into a future business leader. And throughout your career with us, you will benefit from cross-business and international mobility opportunities.
Jobs
Language(s) required English fluency is a pre-requisite. Fluency in an Asian local language would be an advantage.
Pattern of recruitment Please see our website for details.
Approx annual intake Over 500 Graduates and Interns in Asia Pacific across most business areas.
Closing date for application 2012 Full Time Analyst/Associate Program: October 2011.
Starting salary Competitive
Degrees sought We accept applications from all degree disciplines and welcome applications from international students.
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships 2012 Summer Internship Program:
November 2011. Please visit our website for further details.
Internship/trainee duration The Internship program typically lasts for 10 weeks (duration can vary in some offices).
NAME Max CHANG QUALIFICATION BBA in Finance, 2007
JOB Business Analyst, Private Banking IT
EMPLOYER Credit Suisse, Hong Kong
At university
My first major at university was finance, and my second major was operational management. I am now supporting the Information Technology (IT) needs of Private Banking as a business analyst. Although my current role is not directly related to my undergraduate studies, the financial product knowledge that I obtained at university has been very useful. In addition, the training that Credit Suisse provided when I first joined was essential to getting me up to speed quickly in IT. I also receive ongoing training, and there is a big emphasis on giving you the right tools that you need to take advantage of development opportunities.
My company and job
My main duty is to gather the business requirements for various IT projects within Private Banking, and to translate them into system requirements for IT project teams. It is critical to match the needs of the business and the system
requirements accurately from the beginning of an IT project.
I really enjoy interacting with my colleagues and learning from them. In order for me to conduct an analysis and complete a project, I have to interact with people from the business, as well as various functions within IT.
Getting the job
I joined Credit Suisse through the Technical Analyst Program, an IT training program for new graduates. I was interested in Credit Suisse because of its reputation and the role offered me. I was also introduced to how management values and encourages new graduates and our training.
Upon joining the Technical Analyst Program, I participated in a three-week training program in Singapore. I had the chance to meet colleagues from other offices in Asia and Australia.
Be prepared for
One of the things that I like about my job is that I constantly have the opportunity to speak with various groups and project teams throughout the bank. In order to complete a project, I have to speak with people from the business, the Project Manager, the IT technical team, the IT testing team and many others. I find that really interesting. In addition, I work closely with colleagues from the UK, Zurich, Singapore and India. This gives me the chance to learn from colleagues from different markets, and also enhances my communication and coordination skills.
Soft skills are very important, particularly communication and coordination skills, the ability to solve conflicts and to be persuasive.
Some advice
IT skills are not a prerequisite for all IT roles. More broadly, to be successful in IT, you need to have strong communication skills and a desire and passion to want to work in this area.
Work can be pretty challenging, so it’s important to maintain an active life outside of work.
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Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Limited Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made www.standardchartered.com/graduates Website www.standardchartered.com/graduates
Location
Main location Hong Kong Business facts
Standard Chartered operates in some of world’s most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its income and the number of employees have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth and supplemented by acquisitions.
Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank in its markets through leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders. The group now employs 73,000 people, representing 115 nationalities, in more than 1,700 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries.
More than 90 per cent of its operating income and profits are from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
We are looking to attract highly ambitious, intelligent, creative and achievement orientated graduates who want to broaden their horizons and have a desire to build an extraordinary career in banking.
Jobs
Language(s) required English Pattern of recruitment Once a year.
Form of application Online application ONLY.
Approx annual intake Approx 300 globally.
Closing date for application From September to March next year.
Degrees sought All disciplines.
Work experience
Application deadline for placements/internships 31 March 2012 Internship/trainee duration Approx 24 months.
Nomura
Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made Please apply online at www.nomura.com/careers.
Website www.nomura.com/careers
Email for enquiries graduate.recruitment-ap@nomura.com Locations
Main locations Based in Tokyo, with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London and New York.
Additional locations worldwide Singapore, Sydney, Seoul, Mumbai, Beijing, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid, Rome, Zurich.
Business facts
Nomura is a leading financial services group and the preeminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs approximately 27,000 staff worldwide. Nomura’s unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through three business divisions: wholesale (global markets and investment banking), retail and asset management.
Nomura offers a range of graduate and internship programs (8-10 week, in spring and summer) in three key areas: investment banking, global markets and corporate infrastructure.
At Nomura our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented people who share our passion for individual excellence and our commitment to teamwork. We recruit graduates with a high level of academic and extra-curricular achievement, who will be able to withstand the rigours of a rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment. Fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages is advantageous.
To find out more, please visit our website at: www.nomura.com/careers.
Jobs
Language(s) required English (Mandarin, Cantonese advantageous) Pattern of recruitment September - January
Form of application Online application / CV & Cover Letter Approx annual intake Determined by business demand.
Closing date for application Please check website for details.
Starting salary Competitive Degrees sought All disciplines.
Work experience
Internship/trainee program Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships Please check website for details.
Internship/trainee duration 8-10 weeks