Southeast Asia Management Trainee Programme
Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad is jointly organizing this programme with Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (“BOCHK”) is a leading commercial and regional bank with deep roots in Hong Kong for over 100 years. BOCHK has strong market positions in all major businesses, offer a comprehensive range of financial, investment and wealth management services to personal, corporate and institutional customers.
We are actively pushing forward our regional development and expanding our business in the Southeast Asian region. With BOCHK's branches and subsidiaries in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Myanmar, we support customers in the region with professional and high-quality financial services.
About the Programme
The Southeast Asia Trainee Programme (“SEA Trainee Programme”) is an 18-month structured programme designed to nurture high-calibre young talent into financial professionals with regional exposure and cross-market capabilities. Through the programme, you will gain deep exposure to both the Hong Kong Headquarters' financial environment and local market dynamics in Southeast Asia.
Programme Structure
The journey comprises three stages:
Headquarters Immersion (12 months):
You will acquire professional expertise in the Hong Kong Headquarters' business environment, which will broaden your global perspective and equip you with the skills needed to navigate the complex business market.
Regional Exposure (6 months):
You will be assigned to one of our Southeast Asia entities (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Brunei and Myanmar) to gain local market insights, thereby building a solid foundation for your long-term career focus and development.
Placement:
Upon completion of the 18-month programme, your placement will be determined based on a holistic assessment of your overall performance, career preferences, and business needs, either in Hong Kong or in one of our Southeast Asia entities, ensuring the best fit for your professional development.
Programme Highlights
Mentorship
An experienced business executive will be assigned as your mentor to provide career guidance and help shape your professional aspirations. Your mentor will also help you understand the Bank’s business priorities and strategic direction from a broader perspective to deepening your business insight and supporting your professional growth in the Bank.
Professional Qualifications
To elevate your industry expertise, you will be encouraged to obtain the related professional qualifications.
Recruitment Process
- Online Application
- Aptitude Test
- Group Exercise & Written Test
- Panel Interview
- Job Offer
- Onboarding
Requirements
- Full-time Bachelor's degree with at least second upper honours or GPA 3.3 or above (4-point scale), or full-time Master's degree or above academic qualification
- Recent graduates with less than 3 years of full‑time work experience
- Study, work or living experience in Southeast Asia is a must, along with proficiency in a Southeast Asian language to effectively engage with local stakeholders
- Excellent written and spoken English, ability to communicate in Chinese will be an advantage
- Self-motivated, passionate and strong team spirit
- Open-minded, willing to embrace changes and accept challenges
Application Link: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/798/cw/en/job/500112?lApplicationSubSourceID
Application Deadline: 13th November 2026 24:00 HKT
Contact Us: campus_recruitment@bochk.com
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