2027 Southeast Asia Trainee Programme

Bank of China (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Various allowances

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) invites graduates to join the Southeast Asia Trainee Programme, an 18-month structured development track designed to cultivate high‑calibre talent for regional financial roles. Participants gain exposure to HK Headquarters operations and Southeast Asia markets.

Three stages include Headquarters immersion in Hong Kong, regional placement across Southeast Asia, and a final placement based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Full-time Bachelor's degree with at least second upper honours or GPA 3.3 or above (4-point scale), or Full-time Master's degree or above academic qualification
• Recent graduates with less than 3 years of full‑time work experience
• Study, work or living experience in Southeast Asia is a must, along with proficiency in a Southeast Asian language to effectively engage with local stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English, the ability to communicate in Chinese will be an advantage
• Self‑motivated, passionate and strong team spirit
• Open‑minded, willing to embrace changes and accept challenges

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese advantage

Self-motivated

Team spirit

Open-minded

Education

Bachelor's degree with honours (2:1 or above) or Master's degree

Job description

About The Programme

The Southeast Asia Trainee Programme (“SEA Trainee Programme”) is an 18-month structured programme designed to nurture high‑calibre young talent into financial professionals with regional exposure and cross‑market capabilities. Through the programme, you will gain deep exposure to both the Hong Kong Headquarters' financial environment and local market dynamics in Southeast Asia.

Programme Structure

The Journey Comprises Three Stages

Headquarters Immersion (12 months)

You will acquire professional expertise in the Hong Kong Headquarters' business environment, which will broaden your global perspective and equip you with the skills needed to navigate the complex business market.

Regional Exposure (6 Months)

You will be assigned to one of our Southeast Asia entities (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Brunei and Myanmar) to gain local market insights, thereby building a solid foundation for your long‑term career focus and development.

Placement

Upon completion of the 18-month programme, your placement will be determined based on a holistic assessment of your overall performance, career preferences, and business needs, either in Hong Kong or in one of our Southeast Asia entities, ensuring the best fit for your professional development.

Programme Highlights

Mentoring

An experienced business executive will be assigned as your mentor to provide career guidance and help shape your professional aspirations. Your mentor will also help you understand the Bank’s business priorities and strategic direction from a broader perspective to deepen your business insight and supporting your professional growth in the Bank.

Professional Qualifications

To elevate your industry expertise, you will be encouraged to obtain the relevant professional qualifications.

Recruitment Process

• Online Application
• Aptitude Test
• Group Exercise & Written Test
• Panel Interview
• Job Offer
• Onboarding

Requirements

• Full-time Bachelor's degree with at least second upper honours or GPA 3.3 or above (4-point scale), or Full-time Master's degree or above academic qualification
• Recent graduates with less than 3 years of full‑time work experience
• Study, work or living experience in Southeast Asia is a must, along with proficiency in a Southeast Asian language to effectively engage with local stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English, the ability to communicate in Chinese will be an advantage
• Self‑motivated, passionate and strong team spirit
• Open‑minded, willing to embrace changes and accept challenges

We offer competitive remuneration package and comprehensive fringe benefits including medical and life insurance, and different types of allowances to the right candidates.

For details, please visit our website http://www.bochk.com.

Data collected would be used for recruitment purposes only.

Applicants who do not hear from us within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful and their data will be destroyed within 12 months of receipt.