Company Introduction:
We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.
Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day.
HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."
Job Summary:
Job Duties:
The HKEX Graduate Associate Programme is a 24-month accelerated development journey designed to help high-potential graduates build critical business capabilities while contributing to initiatives that drive the future growth of HKEX, with targeted career pathway shaped by candidate’s career aspirations, strengths and our evolving business needs.
Candidates will have the opportunity to indicate up to two career aspiration pathways during the application process. These aspirations help inform pathway selection, with successful candidates being aligned to a specific development journey based on their interests, strengths and programme requirements.
Available Options
1. Business Advancement–“Shape the future of financial markets”
- Group Strategy
- Markets
- Platform & Market Structure Development
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Corporate Communications
2. Regulatory Excellence – “Safeguard the market integrity”
- Listing
- Risk & Compliance
- Internal Audit
3. Technology Enablement – “Power the markets from behind the scenes”
- Information Technology
- Operations
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are graduating (graduated) between August 2025 to July 2027 with less than two years of full-time working experience following graduation
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline
- Have achieved, or are expected to achieve, a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of a GPA 4.0 scale), Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent
- Demonstrate commercial awareness and an interest in financial markets
- Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Are adaptable, curious and eager to learn
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate excellent command of written and spoken English
Join us and you will
- Work across different areas of HKEX over a 24-month period, gaining invaluable experience as you collaborate with a diverse range of professionals.
- Embark on a tailor-made talent development journey, where we offer valuable experiences, re-sources, and opportunities designed to facilitate a profound learning curve, accelerating your growth and development.
- Learn about everything from technical skills to leadership qualities and develop the resilience, adaptability and critical thinking required to tackle complex projects in a dynamic business environment.
- Forge strong within a diverse group of talented peers and expand your connections through impactful networking activities. The programme is a high-value opportunity to build a robust network of talented professionals.
For more details on the business functions, please click here.
HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.
Location:
HKEX - Exchange SquareShift:
N/AScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Graduating or graduated between August 2025 and July 2027
- Less than two years of full-time work experience following graduation
- Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, Second Class Honours Upper Division, or equivalent
- Commercial awareness and interest in financial markets
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Adaptability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
Hong Kong Exchanges Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hong Kong Exchanges and has not been reviewed or approved by Hong Kong Exchanges.
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Retirement Support — Employer retirement contributions and provident fund structures are described as notably above statutory baselines, with certain entities in the group offering even higher employer pension rates. This strengthens perceived long-term value and helps total compensation feel more robust.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical and dental insurance alongside life and personal-accident protection, with health checkups and comprehensive plans highlighted. This breadth of health protection is seen as a meaningful pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave spans multiple categories, including parental and volunteering time, in addition to standard annual and sick leave. This variety adds non-cash value and supports work-life needs.
Hong Kong Exchanges Insights
What We Do
HKEX Group is a global exchange group, operating dynamic and integrated financial markets in Asia and Europe. From our home in the financial hub of Hong Kong and an additional base in London, we provide world-class facilities for trading and clearing securities and derivatives in Equities, Commodities, Fixed Income and Currency. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of Chinese and international capital flows, Hong Kong has long been Connecting China with the World. With the accelerated opening-up of China’s capital markets, HKEX continues to be at the forefront of this historic transition, which we believe will Shape the Global Market Landscape
