HKEX 2027 Summer Internship Programme

Company Introduction

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets. Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day. HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: \"To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all.\"

Job Summary

HKEX Summer Internship Programme offers interns an unique experience in global markets, with the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, take on direct responsibility for work and projects, and be part of a fun and ambitious team right at the heart of global markets. In joining us, you will gain insight into life at work at HKEX, while developing practical on-the-job experience. The programme kicks off in June and continues through into August. The maximum employment period for each intern is 10 weeks.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are penultimate-year students graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 from any degree discipline


• Are on track to achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of a GPA 4.0 scale), Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.


• Demonstrate commercial awareness and an interest in global financial markets


• Possess strong ownership, analytical and problem-solving skills


• Are adaptable, open-minded and eager to embrace new challenges


• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment


• Demonstrate excellent command of written and spoken English

Divisions (Teams) available

• Corporate Communications - Internal & Digital


• Finance - Financial Reporting


• Finance - Investor Relations


• Finance - Treasury


• Group Strategy


• Human Resources


• Legal & Secretarial Services


• Listing - IPO Vetting


• Listing - Listing Operational Risk & Control


• Listing - Listing Regulation & Enforcement


• Listing - Listing Policy & Secretariat Services


• Listing - Structured Products & Fixed Income Markets - FIC Product Development


• Markets - Equities Solutions / Equities Product Development


• Markets - Global Client Development / Global Issuer Services


• Markets - Markets Management Office


• Markets - Connect


• Operations - Client Services


• Operations - Enforcement


• Operations - Post Trade Operations


• Trading Operations / Development Platform & Market Structure Development


• Data Business Risk & Compliance - Financial Risk Management


• Risk & Compliance - Technology Risk Management


• Sustainability - CR & Foundation

Benefits

Benefit from tailored learning experiences, networking opportunities and hands-on project exposure in a collaborative environment that supports your growth and development.

Gain firsthand experience at the centre of Hong Kong's financial markets, working alongside professionals across one of the world's leading exchange groups.

Challenge yourself through meaningful work, embrace new opportunities and develop the skills, adaptability and confidence to succeed in a dynamic environment.

High-performing interns may be considered for future opportunities, including potential return offers and progression into the HKEX Graduate Associate Programme.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Diversity Statement

Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location and Work Details

Location: HKEX - Exchange Square Shift: N/A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange.

As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.

HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.

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