The Career Path Into Investment Banking, From Degree to Your First Analyst Role

Investment banking in Hong Kong centres on Central, home to the regional headquarters of global banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, alongside HSBC, Standard Chartered and mainland Chinese banks such as CICC. Most entrants hold a degree in finance, economics or a related quantitative field from a strong university such as HKU, HKUST or CUHK, then secure an internship, since this is how most full-time analyst offers are made. The industry is regulated by the SFC. Here's exactly how to build a career as an investment banker in Hong Kong.