The posting
Job purpose:
As a Graduate Intern, you will gain exposure to regional Finance activities and work alongside experienced Finance professionals supporting business performance management across Asia. Key responsibilities include:
- Support the preparation and analysis of management financial reports for branches and subsidiaries across Asia.
- Assist in revenue and cost segmentation to support accurate performance measurement and management reporting.
- Contribute to the delivery of reporting for Corporate Clients and Treasury businesses, including opportunities to enhance reporting processes and data quality.
- Support cost allocation activities, Head Office reporting requirements, and other Finance reporting obligations.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning activities, where applicable.
- Perform financial analysis and develop business insights to support performance monitoring and business growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders on projects aimed at improving reporting, processes, and operational efficiency.
- Support adherence to internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements while demonstrating the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
What You Will Gain
- Exposure to regional Finance operations and performance management within an international banking environment.
- Hands-on experience in financial reporting, planning, analysis, and business performance monitoring.
- Opportunities to work with Finance professionals and gain insight into how Finance supports strategic business decisions.
- Practical experience with financial data analysis, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.
- Development of analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a collaborative and multicultural environment.
Key activities:
- Support monthly performance management and reporting processes, including revenue and cost allocations for Segmental Reporting (SPOT) and Head Office reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of management reporting and financial analysis for business units, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information.
- Contribute to business performance reviews by analysing financial results and helping to identify key revenue, cost, and profitability drivers.
- Support the identification and resolution of process, operational, and control issues in collaboration with Finance and business stakeholders.
- Develop an understanding of business performance across products and entities and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making.
- Participate in initiatives to enhance reporting processes, improve data quality, and drive operational efficiencies through automation and process optimisation.
- Collaborate with regional and local stakeholders on finance, governance, and reporting-related matters.
- Support ad hoc analyses, governance initiatives, and Finance projects as required.
Formal education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical and quantitative capabilities.
Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):
Technical Skills
- Foundational knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related disciplines acquired through academic studies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency in leveraging AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance productivity, data analysis, research, reporting, and problem-solving.
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx) is advantageous.
- Exposure to financial reporting, data analytics, or ERP systems (e.g. SAP) would be beneficial but is not required.
- Personal Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and derive meaningful insights.
- Meticulous with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Process-oriented mindset with a keen interest in identifying opportunities for improvement and operational efficiency.
- Collaborative and service-oriented, with the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn.



