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Wealth & Retail Banking Intern Hong Kong 2027
Role summary
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This internship supports Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking business in Hong Kong, giving the intern exposure to customer service, banking products, sales support, market research, reporting, and day-to-day business operations. Candidates are generally expected to be current university students or recent graduates with strong academic performance, good communication and analytical skills, and an interest in retail banking, wealth management, or financial services. The role requires professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to manage deadlines. Fluency in English is typically important, while Cantonese and Mandarin may be useful for serving Hong Kong customers.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment visa (General Employment Policy): a degree and a job offer at market pay for a job locals cannot readily fill; no quota, no sector limit; about 4 weeks.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and North Korea are excluded; residents of mainland China use a separate scheme.
Official source: Immigration Department: General Employment Policy. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Banking jobs in Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Rent allowance usual in banking and multinationals (HKD 18,000 to 30,000 a month early career); less in tech |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies; the employer usually helps with the visa; a relocation allowance mostly in senior packages |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is not standard, more common in senior packages |
| Contract | Often open-ended, probation 1 to 3 months; by law notice is 7 days or more after month 1 (1 month if silent) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
| Health cover | Private insurance usual for professionals, not required; with an ID card public A&E is HKD 400, without 2,100 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, wealth, commercial, and corporate banking services, as well as financial markets and advisory solutions. Its Hong Kong business serves individuals, affluent clients, companies, and institutional customers through branches, digital channels, and specialist teams. Standard Chartered is known for its international network, multicultural workforce, and emphasis on responsible finance, digital banking, and inclusion. Interns can gain exposure to a global financial institution while developing practical skills in customer management, banking products, analysis, and business operations. The bank typically values collaboration, integrity, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.