Important Update:
Please note this platform is being migrated to the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (CASG) website. Any future updates of this page will be made directly at the CASG website.
You may visit the latest Sustainable Finance Internship Platform here, and the relevant training materials here.
This page provides information about green and sustainable finance internship openings offered by financial institutions, professional services companies, and corporates in related fields, as well as learning resources provided by the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (CASG) on sustainable finance policies, market development and other relevant subjects. It serves as an information sharing platform for university students preparing for their future careers, who are looking for opportunities to gain related work experience and applied knowledge in green and sustainable finance.
* For organisations that are interested to list their relevant postings on this page, please contact hkcgsf@hkma.gov.hk.
The Sustainable Finance Internship Initiative was launched by the CASG in October 2022. In addition to creating more local internship opportunities, training sessions were also conducted in January and February 2023, for interns and university students to deepen their understanding of sustainable finance. Further details and e-materials are as below.
Time: 9 January 2023, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Venue: HKEX office
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Training video:
Time: 10 January 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue: HKMA office
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Training video:
Time: 13 January 2023, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Venue: SFC office
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Time: 16 January 2023, 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Venue: IA office
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Time: 15 February 2023, 08:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Venue: University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus
Topics covered:
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Description of Responsibilities | Duration of the Role | Contact Person |
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Public sector: |
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Insurance Authority (IA) |
Interns will be coached to gain practical work experience, and develop new skills to expand their career possibilities. All interns will follow two tracks of learning: in-depth learning and skillset relevant to their role and a broad breadth of knowledge of IA’s operations. Interns will also participate in projects undertaken by the IA. Selected successful candidate(s) will be allocated to assist on policy and market development initiatives in green and sustainable finance. |
Application closed |
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Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
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Summer Internship (6-8 weeks) Winter Internship (3-4 weeks) |
Please apply through the online portal |
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Summer internship (2024) |
The HKMA offers internship to undergraduates to equip them with practical work experience and general understanding of the HKMA’s roles and functions. Selected successful candidates will be allocated to relevant teams to assist on policy and market development initiatives in green and sustainable finance. |
Application closed |
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Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) Winter Intern |
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Application closed |
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Financial institutions and organisations: |
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Amundi ESG Internship Program |
During the Internship Program, you will be responsible for the below tasks:
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12 months |
Please send email to the below contact person for application with your CV: Connia Tam Helen Lee |
Bank of America Global Markets Sustainable Finance Summer Analyst |
The Global Sustainable Finance Group (GSFG) implements the strategy set by the Sustainable Markets Committee and works alongside Bank of America’s eight lines of business to mobilize and scale capital deployment that is aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The two main pillars of our business focus are as follows:
To drive the effective implementation of our firm-wide sustainable finance strategy and accomplish our capital deployment target of $1.5T by 2030, our Sustainable Finance team operates across the following 4 focus areas:
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10 weeks Application currently closed |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Sustainable Finance Internship |
Responsibilities:
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1 month Application currently closed |
Ivy Chan |
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch / Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited GSF internship |
Responsibilities will include:
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Summer Internship (2-3 months) Winter Internship (2–3 months) |
Please send your CV with available period to recruitment@bankcomm.com.hk |
BNP Paribas ESG Internship |
Direct Responsibilities
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6 months Application currently closed |
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Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Sustainable Banking Intern Program |
Responsibilities will include:
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6 months Application currently closed |
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DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Sustainable Finance Intern, Institutional Banking |
Responsibilities:
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2 months during summer period Application currently closed |
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HSBC |
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6 months placement (2 intakes in each year)
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Please click here to submit your application online. Once you've been invited to Video Interview, please indicate your application channel is "HKMA GSF Internship Opportunities". Any enquiries, please contact: |
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited Sustainable Finance Internship, Global Capital Financing |
Learn. Study and learn the sustainable finance, green loan principles, policies, and initiatives. Collect and analyse. Assist in gathering ESG market data, and identifying trends and development opportunities. Report. Assist in preparing ESG reports for internal and external stakeholders. Promote. Assist in preparing marketing materials and pitchbooks, conducting client calls, giving presentations, and preparing ESG write-ups and comments. |
4-6 weeks Application currently closed |
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Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch GSF internship |
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4-8 weeks |
Please send email to the below contact person for application with your CV: Carey Hung |
ING Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch Intern, Sustainable Finance |
What does the Sustainable Finance Team do in ING? Sustainability is deeply embedded in ING as is evidenced through our globally leading positions in the Sustainable Finance market and our Terra strategy to align our complete loan portfolio with the Paris Climate Agreement. The Sustainable Finance team is mandated to help clients with their funding needs for sustainable developments. Part of a leading global Sustainable Finance team, the Asia Pacific team provides sustainable financing solutions (such as green/social bonds and loans, sustainability linked loans, etc.), coupled with in-depth sector expertise to our clients in the Asia Pacific region. What would you be doing?
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6 months Application currently closed |
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Mizuho Bank, Limited Summer Intern |
This 8 week internship program gives an exciting opportunity for penultimate year students who show a strong interest in the banking industry. It is an ideal way of discovering if a career in the banking industry matches your needs and aspirations. The program is structured and comprehensive — you will participate in our day-to-day business and specific projects, and get to work with experienced professionals to develop an understanding of our corporate culture and business. Upon completion of the program, you can expect to have gained a broad insight and fresh perspectives to your understanding of what we do, and have met some of the best minds in banking. |
8 weeks Application currently closed |
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Natixis CIB ESG Internship |
Since 2017, the Natixis ESR team has been managed by a dedicated department, reporting to Corporate Secretary. The department is supported by a network of close to 200 correspondents across all our business lines and support functions worldwide. Moves to take on board environmental and social risks are a real performance and growth driver for our business lines, as we support our clients in staging their own transition to a more sustainable business model and offer them innovative solutions.
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12 months |
Please send email to the below contact person for application with your CV: |
Standard Chartered Bank Sustainable Finance Internship (12-months) |
Your responsibilities will include: Strategy
Business
Processes
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12 months Application currently closed |
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UBS Summer Analyst - Sustainable Finance - Hong Kong |
Your Role
Your Team
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10 weeks |
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Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) Climate Change and Sustainability Risk Assistant |
This is a new internship to support Zurich's newly formed sustainability team in Hong Kong for understanding the market needs, researching exploring on behalf of weather experts, marketing and creating service offerings. |
3-6 months |
Please send email to the below contact person for application with your CV: Andy Wong |
# Job information is provided by the relevant organisations and will be updated from time to time.
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