Grant Thornton
Contact information/Apply to Name of person Human Resources Manager
Address to which applications should be made 6th Floor, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
Tel +(852) 2218 3000 Fax +(852) 3748 2109
Website www.gthk.com.hk Email for enquiries hr@gthk.com.hk Locations
Main locations Hong Kong
Additional locations worldwide USA, UK Business facts
Established in 1949, Grant Thornton offers a full range of assurance, business risk, corporate finance, forensic, recovery & reorganisation and tax services to privately held businesses and public interest entities. In Hong Kong, Grant Thornton employs about 600 people.
Grant Thornton is a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd (Grant Thornton International). Grant Thornton has extensive overseas connections with other Grant Thornton firms around the world to provide clients with co-operation and support in all major regional markets.
Grant Thornton International is one of the world’s leading organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Firms operate in over 95 countries in more than 520 offices worldwide. They share a commitment to providing the same high quality service to their clients wherever they do business.
We are committed to recruiting and maintaining the “best people”. Accordingly, we aim to provide our staff with valuable work experience consisting of quality work and on-the-job training.
Jobs
Language(s) required English, Cantonese and Mandarin Pattern of recruitment Annually
Form of application Mail, Fax, Email Closing date for application End of December Degrees sought Accountancy
Work experience
Internship/trainee programme Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships End of December Internship/trainee duration 8 weeks
Credit Suisse
Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made For further information and to apply please visit www.credit-suisse.com/careers.
Website www.credit-suisse.com/careers Locations
Main locations In Asia Pacific: Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, India, China and Australia Additional locations worldwide 57 offices worldwide
Business facts
Credit Suisse provides private banking, investment banking and asset management services to clients across the world. Active in over 50 countries and employing more than 48,000 people, we remain one of the world’s premier banks.
We offer intellectual challenges, high rewards and global development potential for individuals who share an enthusiasm for delivering integrated financial solutions to our clients. We offer full-time and summer internship opportunities in Private Banking, Investment Banking (including Investment Banking Dept, Fixed Income and Equities), Information Technology, Operations and other support functions, as well as a range of internships and placement programs.
Our training programs are designed to be best in class. Content varies among business areas, but all programs combine formal learning with on-the-job practice and personal coaching to create an environment for further development. And, our award-winning internal training department, “The Business School” encourages learning and growth throughout your career.
Most people who join us do so because of ‘the people’. We appeal to intelligent and outgoing personalities who want to work together in an atmosphere of co-operation and respect. It’s a different perspective on how a big bank should go about its business, but it works for Credit Suisse. It could work for you, too.
Take a closer look at www.credit-suisse.com/careers Jobs
Language(s) required Fluency in an Asian local language would be an advantage.
Pattern of recruitment Please see our website for details
Form of application Online application at www.credit-suisse.com/careers
Approx annual intake Over 450 Graduates and Interns across Asia Pacific across most business areas Closing date for application 2011 Full-time Analyst/Associate Program: October 2010
2011 Summer Internship Program: November 2010 Please visit our website for further details
Starting salary Competitive
Degrees sought Bachelors, Masters and MBAs
We accept applications from all degree disciplines and welcome applications from international students.
Work experience
Internship/trainee programme Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships 2011 Summer Internship Program: November 2010 Please visit our website for further details
Internship/trainee duration The Intern program typically lasts for 10 weeks (duration can vary in some offices)
Hang Seng Bank
Contact information/Apply to
Website http://www.hangseng.com Email for enquiries recruitmt@hangseng.com Locations
Main locations Hong Kong Business facts
Hang Seng Bank is a world-class financial institution and one of Hong Kong’s largest listed companies in terms of market capitalisation.
What are you looking for?
If you are looking for a high-flying career in the banking industry, you must not miss the chance to join our 36-month Management Trainee Programme. This intensive and challenging programme offers you comprehensive classroom training, senior management mentorship, and specialised job attachments in each of our four key functions, namely Personal Financial Services & Wealth Management, Commercial Banking Customer Group, Operations Management, and Financial Control. Most importantly, it gives you exposure to global best practices and opportunities to establish your career in a company that was crowned the top position in financial and corporate reputation in Hong Kong*.
If you are confident and ready to rise to the challenge, COME & JOIN US! Discover more on our website:
www.hangseng.com/mt and complete the on-line application. The selection process will commence in October 2010, please apply as soon as possible.
* In a survey commissioned by The Wall Street Journal Asia (WSJA).
Jobs
Language(s) required Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese Pattern of recruitment Annual
Form of application Online application Approx annual intake 40
Closing date for application 15 October 2010
Degrees sought We accept applications from students in all disciplines Work experience
Internship/trainee programme We also offer 1-year full-time Internship Program under Commercial Banking Customer Group (“CMB”) and Operations Management (“OPS”) for Year 2 university students.
For interested parties, please send your application to:
recruitcmb5@hangseng.com (For CMB Internship); recruitrrd2@hangseng.com (For OPS Internship) Application deadline for placements/internships 31 March 2011
Internship/trainee duration 11 months from September 2011 to July 2012
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Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited Contact information/Apply to
Name of person Manager – Human Resources Development
Address to which applications should be made 39/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel +(852) 2823 1111 Fax +(852) 2823 9030
Website http://www.leightonasia.com
Email for enquiries graduaterecruitment@leightonasia.com Locations
Main locations Hong Kong
Additional locations worldwide Macau, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia
Business facts
Leighton Asia is one of Asia’s leading contractors and project developers. Established in
Hong Kong in 1975, Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited’s unique combination of local knowledge and extensive international experience has made us the region’s international contractor of
choice. Our strong civil engineering base has expanded to include commercial building, multi-use resorts, housing, marine works and mechanical engineering for both the private and public sectors.
The key component of our success and continued growth is the quality of the people that we employ.
Our continued success depends on our ability to attract, retain and manage a diverse multi-cultural, highly qualified and motivated workforce. We seek to provide an environment within which our employees can enjoy working, gain new experience, learn new skills and develop their careers.
Each year we recruit a number of high calibre graduates from various disciplines for which we provide comprehensive training programs. The objective of training is to provide the graduates with sufficient experience in order that they may ultimately obtain professional recognition. We commit to offer graduates a career within an environment where innovation and hard work are rewarded by recognition, advancement and personal career development.
Leighton has built up partnerships with professional institutions such as HKIE, RICS and has established structured training programmes such as Scheme “A” training for Engineers and a professional training scheme for Quantity Surveyors. Training will be in various forms: on-the job training, job rotation, secondment, in-house and external CPD seminars, site visits, and opportunity for young professional networking.
Jobs
Language(s) required Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese Pattern of recruitment Annual
Form of application E-mail application to graduaterecruitment@leightonasia.com Approx annual intake 15 – 25
Closing date for application March 2011 Starting salary Competitive
Degrees sought Civil engineering, safety, environmental, quantity surveying Work experience
Internship/trainee programme Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships See university career website Internship/trainee duration 2 – 3 months
Meltwater Group
Contact information/Apply to Name of person Joseph Latteri
Address to which applications should be made 4th Floor Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Main locations Central, Hong Kong
Additional locations worldwide Over 55 offices globally throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle-East
Business facts About the Meltwater Group
The Meltwater Group is a privately held software company founded in Norway in 2001 committed to challenging existing business models by introducing disruptive technologies and building a powerful, global sales infrastructure. Meltwater is the global leader in the field of electronic media monitoring,
Jobs
Language(s) required Strong Communication Skills in English; Cantonese or Mandarin are a plus.
Pattern of recruitment 2-3 times a year (Spring, Summer & Fall) Form of application Apply Online at www.meltwater.com/careers/jobs or Email CV & Cover Letter to joseph.latteri@meltwater.com
Approx annual intake 10-15 across various divisions in Hong Kong Closing date for application Year-round
Starting salary Competitive – at or above Market Rate
Degrees sought Bachelors, Masters or MBAs. We accept applications from all disciplines and encourage international students to apply
Work experience
Internship/trainee programme No Internship Opportunities
Jobs and course providers
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made 6/F, Standard Chartered Tower, 388 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Tel +(852) 2282 5200 Fax +(852) 2977 5051
Website http://www.standardchartered.com/graduates 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 1700 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 Sept to March next year Work experience
Application deadline for placements/internships 31 March, 2011 Internship/trainee duration 18 – 24 months
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Contact information/Apply to
Address to which applications should be made www.makeitrbs.com Website www.makeitrbs.com
Locations
Main locations Asia Pacific, UK, Continental Europe and the Americas Business facts
This is an exciting time to join RBS. Graduates and interns who do, will find themselves at the centre of our regeneration, redefining RBS and delivering solutions that will shape not only our business, but the future of banking. With a commitment to giving career-building responsibility from day one, you’ll influence the strategic decisions we make going forward. To achieve the extraordinary, and to seize the opportunities at the heart of an organisation that is poised for transformation.
In Global Banking & Markets (GBM) we are looking for talented graduates and interns to join us in GBM Markets (Trading, Sales, Research & Strategy, Structuring), GBM Banking (Corporate Finance, Portfolio, Equities Origination, Debt Capital Markets, Sector & Country Coverage), GBM Technology and GBM Operations.
The place is here. The time is now. For more information on our graduate and intern programmes and to apply on line please visit www.makeitrbs.com
Jobs
Language(s) required Business English essential Pattern of recruitment Annual
Form of application Online – please visit www.makeitrbs.com
Approx annual intake Vacancies for over 600 graduates and over 600 interns in 2011 across our regions
Closing date for application Varies by programme – please check www.makeitrbs.com Starting salary Competitive plus benefit funding
Degrees sought Any discipline Work experience
Internship/trainee programme Yes
Application deadline for placements/internships Varies by programme – please check www.makeitrbs.com
Internship/trainee duration Varies by programme – please check www.makeitrbs.com
ICT Career Centre Contact information/Apply to Name of person Grace Lo
Address to which applications should be made info@ictcareer.hk Tel +(852) 2834 2228
Fax +(852) 2834 3003 Website http://www.ictcareer.hk Email for enquiries info@ictcareer.hk
Locations
Main locations Hong Kong, China Business facts
ICT Career Centre (www.ictcareer.hk) is the onestop information portal for all Hong Kong ICT professionals. You can find all the hottest ICT jobs in the Centre, giving you the opportunity to work in the most progressive companies. You can also build your ICT skills or get invaluable information through our on-line and off-line services.
You may register at www.ictcareer.hk to receive email updates on new job opportunities and free events/courses. We help the ICT leaders of tomorrows.