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About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.
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By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Reference
2025-105338
Update date
21/10/2025
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Economic and Financial Analysis
Job title
Global Markets Political and Economic Research Trainee (One Year Contract)
Contract type
Internship/Trainee
Term (in months)
12
Job summary
Summary
This Research role will conduct regional, global macroeconomic and geopolitical analysis, based in Hong Kong.
Eligible candidates should be completing their degree requirements and are available to start working by Dec 2025. Trainee contract is one year to begin with and renewable for up to two years in total.
Key Responsibilities
Based in Hong Kong, the research trainee conducts research on economic, political and geopolitical developments and their impact on Asian economy and markets:
- Monitor and track macro, political and geopolitical developments across key Asian economies
- Develop risk assessments, scenario forecasts and make use of statistical analysis to interpret how geopolitics influence macroeconomic indicators, trade flows and financial markets in Asia
- Critically evaluate information and produce briefings in a professional and concise manner for clients as well as internal stakeholders including senior management
- Collaborate with economists and market strategists to provide analysis relating to global political developments
- Immerse in Asia’s rich culture to synthesize on-the-ground color to geopolitical analysis
Contribute to published research reports
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
Bachelor / Master degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics or relevant fields with less than 12 months' full-time experiences
Level of minimal experience
0-2 years
Experience
Previous experience in a related analytical role in macro research, policy consulting, government, or think tank would be an advantage
Required skills
• Curious, adaptable and eager to develop geopolitical expertise in Asia’s complex environment
• Strong team player, hardworking with a deep sense of commitment and responsibility
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines under a fast-moving work environment
• Excellent writing and communication skills, attentive to details
Technical skills required
Deep interest and understanding of global political landscape with good knowledge of US politics
Languages
Fluent in English; French is an advantage
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