2019 Summer Analyst Program for Hong Kong/Singapore

Question

As some of the firms have already started accepting applications for 2019 for HK/SG, I thought it's the time to start this topic for those who are specifically interested in working in HK/SG.

What's your background? What division(s) are you applying (not limited to IBD)?

JJdeli · Accepted Answer

So far:

MS- finished their 1st Batch (50% intern filled), they will have 2nd & 3rd batch soon.

JPM- Gave out an offer for both Markets & IBD, and don't think they will hire more people.

Citi- Gave out 1st round interviews those who are in the U.S (1st round interview on Oct 10, those who get selected)

Credit Suisse- I heard they are done, my friend who goes to NYU Stern did 1st round interview back in July- Aug

Goldman Sachs- They will review all the applications after the deadline.

Nomura- I don't know wtf is happening with them

Deutsche Bank - Not sure...

UBS- Not sure...

HS

ballerjg · Answer

UBS and Citi are fine. Citi pays some of the best bonuses on the street and has the distinction of having an actual balance sheet in HK vs. the other BBs (commercial banking arm).

To be honest, even DB is fine (despite the negative press) - just avoid Barclays.

Depends on what you wanna do really. If you wanna do Leveraged Finance or DCM, MS/GS/JPM are not the best firms for it. ECM/M&A - can't go wrong with MS or GS for sure.

The top 3 BBs in HK right now are now GS, CS and MS I'd say. (UBS was once up there but they've fallen off the map)

IB FTW · Answer

Asking a senior who is working there now. Will update once get more info. Hopefully not getting dinged lol

Scotsgrey · Answer

Just saying, a friendly heads up to all. You shouldn't just aim for the popular names, you can also try MUFG. I work at a bank that is the same size as BNP Paribas/HSBC and the recruitment process is a lot more straightforward than MS and etc. If anything it is more traditional than having to do pointless online tests like BAML. Also don't say/recite everything you know about the firm, cause thats just bsing in an interview.

Chinese firms are good as well, very easy to move back into BB. So if you are in 2nd year/3rd year do a summer intern at a Chinese bank then go for full time.

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