Coverage Trainee for Hong Kong Corporates (One Year Contract)

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025  

Reference

2026-113211  

Update date

10/06/2026

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Sales / Customer Service

Job title

Coverage Trainee for Hong Kong Corporates (One Year Contract)

Contract type

Internship/Trainee

Job summary

Summary
The Trainee will assist and support the Relationship Managers (“RM”) and/or the Head of HK Corporate Group to manage a portfolio of corporate clients of CACIB HK.
 
This opening is for those who will complete their degree requirements and are ready to start working from August 2026 onwards. Trainee program is one year to begin with and possible for extension up to 2 years in total, subject to performance and business needs.

Please apply for this role on our Career Website and complete the form at this link. Both steps are required for your application to be considered complete.
 

Key Responsibilities

Either through his/her own action or under the guidance of the RMs / Head of HK Corporate Group:

  • Handle Know Your Customer (“KYC”) on-boarding /periodic review on a timely basis, including liaising with clients and all internal related departments.
  • Make sure compliance principles, internal and external rules/ regulations are applied in assisting in managing the business relationship, doing KYC due diligence, and handling the daily transactions with clients.
  • Liaise with operations and product teams to ensure smooth delivery of products and services to clients in the portfolio.
  • Report to the RM on administrative issues to be solved, commercial incident and significant change in client’s facility utilization and on information regarding business opportunity with clients.
  • Assist in preparing credit packages and follow through the credit approval process till activation of the facilities.
  • Assist in documentation negotiation for account opening or credit facilities from time to time.
  • Assist in preparing call reports, briefing memos, pitch books and internal reports as directed by RMs and Head of HK Corporate Group.

 

In accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a successful candidate for an In-Scope Position who has held a position with an In-Scope Institution in the past 7 years will be subject to a mandatory reference check. For more details, please refer to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks.

 

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

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Position location

Geographical area

Asia, Hong Kong

City

HONG KONG

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

  • University Degree or professional qualifications in Finance, Business, Economics or related disciplines with less than 12 months' full-time experiences

Level of minimal experience

0-2 years

Experience

  • Some experience in credit and/or conducting KYC and/or customer service, preferably in corporate banking field and with exposure to corporates in Hong Kong
  • Corporate banking product knowledge and/or experience preferred – i.e. bank accounts, loans, trade finance, foreign exchange, syndications, cash management etc.

Required skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong attention to details; good organization skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Team player

Technical skills required

  • Good credit analysis and report writing skills

Languages

Fluent in English, Cantonese, Putonghua