Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Overview
The Gap Year Placement Programme of the Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme ("FCAS") was initiated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in 2016. Launched in collaboration with partnering institutions, namely Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Cyberport and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), the programme nurtures fintech talent to meet the growing demands in Hong Kong.
Details
The Gap Year Placement Programme is a full-time, semester-based internship in which interns will work on fintech projects at the HKMA, banks (including virtual banks) or stored value facility operators for six months or one year and receive technology training and regulatory updates respectively.
Key Objectives
- To expand the talent pool for the development of the fintech sector in Hong Kong by giving students an early exposure to the sector;
- To nurture fintech talent by offering practical industry experience through internships; and
- To provide opportunities for the industry to identify and recruit young talent.
How to apply
The application for 2022/23 FCAS is now open !
Only short-listed candidates will be notified by respective organisation(s) around April – May 2022 for interview arrangements. Those not contacted by the organisation(s) within three months from the close of application should consider their applications filed for future reference.
Placement organisations
- Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Bank of China (Hong Kong)
- Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)
- Bank of East Asia, Limited
- China CITIC Bank International
- China Construction Bank (Asia)
- Chiyu Banking Corporation
- Chong Hing Bank
- Citibank (HK)
- CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited
- Dah Sing Financial Group
- DBS Bank (Hong Kong)
- Fubon Bank
- Fusion Bank Limited
- Hang Seng Bank
- HSBC
- ICBC (Asia)
- Mox Bank
- Nanyang Commercial Bank
- OCBC Wing Hang Bank
- Shanghai Commercial Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank (HK)
- WeLab Bank
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
- Undergraduates or postgraduates.
- Relevant disciplines: Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences, Business & Finance, and Law.
- Strong interest and motivations to learn and explore Fintech.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
This is a full-time, semester-based internship.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
