Global Investment Banking Trainee (One Year Contract)

Summary

The Global Investment Banking (“GIB”) Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) team is responsible for our Investment Banking business in the APAC region and covering the following 3 business lines:

• Advisory in Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”): buy/sell-side advisory
• Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”): IPOs, capital increases, secondary listings in HK, Convertible Bonds, etc.
• Structured Financial Solutions (“SFS”): monetization of financial assets presenting specific complexities

You will be joining a dynamic team that has developed throughout the years a solid track record with large corporates in the region, especially in Hong Kong, China, Japan, Indonesia and South Korea.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for corporate finance and strategic issues with some relevant previous experiences as a summer internship or a long-term trainee. He/She shall be rigorous, with a high level of commitment and dedication as well as a true entrepreneurial, on-hands attitude allowing him/her to work either autonomously or together with other members of the team. He/She shall also show interest for CACIB and Crédit Agricole Group and participate into internal events such as Town Halls, Expert Sessions, etc.

The ideal candidate should complete their graduation requirements and is available to start the position from April 2026. Trainee program is one year to begin with and possible for extension up to 2 years in total, subject to performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in origination efforts/business intelligence initiatives (preparation of company profiles, sector or market studies, press monitoring, investment ideas, etc.)
• Involvement in the marketing of operations to clients and prospects (preparation of dedicated pitches, presentation for general meetings, etc.)
• Support in execution of mandates (providing inputs for valuation and financial modelling, assisting in due diligence processes, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree holder, with strong academic background in corporate finance, accounting, strategy and capital markets with less than 12 months' full time experiences
• Relevant prior experience in corporate finance is a must. Candidates with experience in M&A, ECM or Private Equity in reputable institutions will be considered in priority
• Detail-oriented, solid analytical skills, self-motivated, curious, proactive with a strong sense of commitment and responsibility
• Able to work under pressure under tight deadline. Flexible to work beyond normal hours
• Sheer interest in APAC corporate environment
• Good foundation in financial modelling (Excel) and pitching (PowerPoint) will be highly preferred
• A strong entrepreneur and team spirit, wiling to work independently with minimal supervision
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is a must. Fluency in other Asian languages or French is a plus

In accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a successful candidate for an In-Scope Position who has held a position with an In-Scope Institution in the past 7 years will be subject to a mandatory reference check. For more details, please refer to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks.

Application Method

Please apply for this role on our Career Website.