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The HKMA and the bank provide 300 job programs to allow graduates to work and get certified

2020-06-24T17:54:40.131Z


The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the banking industry launched the "Banking Talent Start-up Plan" to provide local university graduates with a six-month job opportunity and specific training related to the banking industry to nurture industry talent and enable those interested in joining the banking industry Graduates are ready for career development. Hong Kong Institute of Banking Chief Executive Officer Leung Carrie said today (23) that the Hong Kong Institute of Banking has coordinated various universities, banking and regulatory agencies to enable graduates to obtain work, study and certification in the face of poor economic conditions this year.


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Written by: Chen Jiayi

2020-06-23 20:56

Date of last update: 2020-06-23 20:56

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the banking industry launched the "Banking Talent Start-up Plan" to provide local university graduates with a six-month job opportunity and specific training related to the banking industry to nurture industry talent and enable those interested in joining the banking industry Graduates are ready for career development.

Hong Kong Institute of Banking Chief Executive Officer Leung Carrie said today (23) that the Hong Kong Institute of Banking has coordinated various universities, banking and regulatory agencies to enable graduates to obtain work, study and certification in the face of poor economic conditions this year.

There are a total of 11 universities participating in the plan in Hong Kong. A number of universities have welcomed the plan and are currently responding enthusiastically. (Photo by Chen Jiayi)

The HKMA and the banking industry launched the "Banking Talent Start-up Program" earlier to provide local university graduates with six months of job opportunities and specific training related to the banking industry.

Faced with the difficult economic environment this year, the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers played a coordinating role, linking various universities, banking and regulatory agencies to allow graduates to obtain three projects: work, study and certification. The Executive Director of the Banking Society, Liang Jiali, described the plan as "School bag to Briefcase", which provides opportunities for work, training, and professional qualifications, hoping to attract graduates to join the banking industry in the future.

The Executive Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, Leung Ka-Li, said that he planned to allow graduates to obtain work, study and certification in a poor economy this year. (Photo by Chen Jiayi)

No regulations only for business graduates to participate

There are a total of 11 universities participating in the project in Hong Kong, including the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Zhen Yumei, director of the Student Affairs Department of the Hong Kong University of Education, said that teaching college students is mostly majoring in education or humanities, and may not have students with business backgrounds. The plan is not limited to the participation of business graduates. The students are encouraged, and students from other departments can also Obtain training opportunities and work experience, let them know the different work areas of the bank. 

Lu Chengku, senior manager of the Employment Service Department of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said that the goal of the plan is clear. In order to cultivate future banking talents, students have a way to join the banking industry. Students from the programming, engineering and humanities backgrounds are also the talents needed by the industry. Will also benefit.

Zhen Yumei (left), director of the Student Affairs Department of the Hong Kong University of Education, said that the plan was not limited to the participation of business graduates, which encouraged students. (Photo by Chen Jiayi)

HKMA subsidizes up to half of monthly salary

Together with the virtual bank, more than 40 banks are planned to provide a total of about 300 positions, including front-line operations and logistics for retail and commercial banking. The HKMA and the School of Finance, the Hong Kong Institute of Banking and well-known industry practitioners hold induction seminars and professional training courses. The plan is to begin in September this year and last for six months.

When introducing the plan, Liang Jiali, chief executive of the Hong Kong Institute of Banks, said that the HKMA not only provides job opportunities, but also subsidizes graduates to take training courses and obtain professional qualifications. She suggested that graduates first collect information from the bank, apply for preferred positions and plans, and then discuss with the bank which professional qualification to complete. She believes that students should recognize their interests, understand the requirements of the corresponding industry, and equip themselves well.

The HKMA will subsidize up to half of the monthly salary of graduates from participating institutions, which is calculated as RMB 12,000, or RMB 6,000. The HKMA will also pay for the relevant professional training courses. Undergraduates who graduated from local universities this year are eligible to participate in the program, and the subject depends on the nature of the relevant position and the needs of the participating institutions. The plan will start accepting applications from June 15th, and participating institutions will announce the selection results around the end of July after the interview.

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