Coverage Banking Graduate Programme Shanghai 2027

About the role

Two-year Shanghai graduate programme in Coverage Banking, supporting senior bankers with client relationships, deal execution and opportunity identification. You may work across Corporate Coverage, Financial Institutions Coverage or M&A, gaining exposure to financing, capital markets, advisory, global clients and cross-border transactions while developing technical, commercial and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in managing client relationships, coordinating deal execution and identifying opportunities across the Bank’s network.
• Help deliver financing, cash management, trade, capital markets and strategic advisory solutions to corporate clients.
• Support relationships with banks, insurers, asset managers, sovereign entities, public sector organisations and other financial institutions.
• Support acquisitions, divestments, mergers and strategic partnerships through financial analysis, industry research and deal processes.

Programme Development

• Complete a two-year programme with hands-on experience, structured development, mentoring and practical learning.
• Build technical, commercial and professional capabilities needed for a long-term Coverage Banking career.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients across markets, products and functions.
• Gain exposure to global clients, cross-border transactions, industries, economies and strategic client conversations.

Potential Placements

• Corporate Coverage: support multinational, large local and mid-market clients across financing, transaction banking, capital markets and advisory.
• Financial Institutions Coverage: support banks, insurers, asset managers, sovereign entities, public sector organisations and other financial institutions.
• M&A: gain exposure to transaction execution, financial analysis, industry research and deal processes.

Requirements

• Be in the final year of study and graduate by July 2027.
• Have permanent legal rights to work in the country where you are applying.
• Applicants from all degree disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, critical thinking, structured problem-solving and adaptability.
• Build relationships, collaborate effectively and communicate confidently across cultures and backgrounds.
• Show commercial curiosity and interest in global markets, industries and clients.

Key Dates

• Assessment centres begin from October 2026 onwards.
• Programme start date: July 2027.