Sustainable Finance Intern (2026 Summer) at Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Responsibility, Integrity, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Word Proficiency, Excel Proficiency, PowerPoint Proficiency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Sustainable Finance Intern (2026 Summer) The SFC has been at the forefront of efforts to develop an effective regulatory framework for sustainable finance with a view to supporting Hong Kong’s role as an international sustainable finance centre. In line with the SFC's sustainable finance initiatives, a new Internship Programme will be introduced. This programme aims to: Contribute to Hong Kong's overall ESG capacity building and professional skills development; and Support the career development of university students who have an interest in sustainable finance by providing them with exposure to policy setting and implementation. Students will gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the SFC as well as on-the-job experience during the 6 weeks internship. Programme Highlights Exposure to policy development and implementation Tailored training programmes Regular opportunities for networking and attending meetings Participation in Corporate and Social Responsibility related activities You will have the opportunity to Support local and international policy setting work including Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate reporting initiatives and carbon market development Research on international climate and sustainability policies and initiatives, carbon removal / reduction projects and global carbon markets Assist with the vetting of ESG related product applications Requirements Undergraduate or postgraduate students*, majoring in Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Information Technology or other environmental- or sustainability-related disciplines. With strong interest to gain knowledge & experience in sustainable finance. Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Possess a strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Proficient in PC applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. *Pre-university students may also be considered. Application Deadline: 19 April 2026 All applications will be handled in strict confidence by authorised personnel and will only be used for recruitment related purposes. Applicants who do not hear from us within six months from the application deadline may consider their applications as unsuccessful. All information on unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed after six months. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is the independent statutory body regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. We are committed to protecting the integrity and soundness of the market for the benefit of investors and the industry. Working for a globally respected regulator provides unique opportunities to serve the public and advance Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. Join us to achieve greater things in your career.

Responsibilities

Interns will support local and international policy setting work, focusing on Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate reporting initiatives and carbon market development. Responsibilities also include researching international climate and sustainability policies and assisting with the vetting of ESG related product applications.