Intern

Wellington Management

Central, Hong Kong
Training
Full-time

1 month ago

About UsWellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.About the RoleThe Global Trading TeamThe Global Trading team is a fast-paced collaborative comprised of the Traders, Trade Coordinators, Trade Operations Analysts and more. Impactful decisions are made on a daily basis to help exceed our clients’ expectations. The team works collaboratively with the Portfolio Management, Client Teams and Information Technology to ensure our executed trading strategies are in line with our clients’ and firm’s strategic goals. The trading team also interfaces externally with the broker/dealer community as well as the custodians to ascertain market opportunities on behalf of our clients.The PositionWe are seeking a candidate to join our APAC Trade Coordination and Operations team within the APAC Global Trading department. The successful candidate, located in Hong Kong, will provide support to the APAC trading desk. The internship is aimed at undergraduates who are either required by their degree or able to complete a longer internship period. In this role, the intern will get a realistic view of Global Trading at Wellington. You will acquire foundational knowledge of the firm’s trading process from execution through settlement.The internship will run from mid-June – December 2024.ResponsibilitiesThe intern will be responsible for the following but not limited to:Confirm trade details after execution and resolve any discrepancies with dealers on a timely basisLiaise with dealers to obtain trade confirmations for sensitive clientsAssist the client teams in understanding why an issue arose and how to best explain this to the clientSupport the trade settlement processEnsure all trades are executed within Compliance and regulatory requirementsAssist in the syndication process (e.g. IPO, offerings, placements, new issues)Liaise with various internal parties on any trading related queriesRoll up their sleeves and construct innovative solutionsQualifications
The successful candidates are likely to:Be studying towards a Bachelor’s degree and currently in their penultimate yearHave a consistent track record of academic and extra-curricular achievementAble to be a strategic thinker, self-starter, humility and the willingness to learn from and collaborate with colleagues.Work independently, in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment, where priorities change frequentlySolve problems as and when they arise with minimal supervision / guidanceHave strong systems skills, specifically in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and preferably Excel VBA.Have a high level of motivation and attention to detailsAbility to ask questions, challenge and pro-actively suggest improvements to the processStrong written and verbal communication skillsFluency in Asian language skills is advantageousHave an interest in developing a career in Capital MarketsPreference will be on students who have completed at least 1 previous internship in a related fieldStudents must have Hong Kong work authorization to be considered for the role.Application Process
Interested students should apply and include the following documents with their application:

CV stating their work authorization in Hong Kong, year of graduation, and your availability for a full-time intern role between July to December 2024
Statement of interest (1 page, indicating why you are interested in this role at Wellington)
Latest Academic Transcript (Official or Unofficial)

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at .

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