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Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme (FCAS)

Incorporated in November 1950, Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is one of the most well-known local Chinese banks in Hong Kong. At present, there are more than 40 local and overseas branches. The Bank has always been pursuing the motto of its founder, Mr. Kwang-pu Chen, to 'Serve the Community'. The Bank's slogan of 'For Personalized Service' and 'All in a Family' denotes the Bank's devotion to providing personalized services to its clients and promoting a harmonious relationship among its staff members.

Programme overview:

The Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme ("FCAS") is a talent development scheme launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in 2016 to expand the fintech talent pool in Hong Kong. This Programme is a full-time, semester-based internship in which interns will work on fintech projects at Shanghai Commercial Bank for one year and receive technology training and regulatory updates respectively.

We CARE the GROWTH of our talent. Come join us!

Internship Information:

Name of Department(s) offering internship positions: Information Technology Department / Compliance Department / Market Risk & Risk Analytics Department / Credit Division / Finance Division
Internship Duration: 12-month
Internship Period: June 2023 to May 2024

Intern's Job Description:

Stream A – Information Technology Department

Job Duties:
- Conduct research on Fintech and Regtech related technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open APIs and Blockchain
- Develop Prototypes, Proof of Concept, Implementation Plan/Proposal for innovative technology adoption
- Hands on participation in digital banking development projects and Fintech projects e.g. Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, RPA
Requirements:
1. Education Background:
  - Postgraduate or undergraduate student
2. Discipline Preferred:
  - Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences, IT or other related disciplines
3. Technical Skills:
  - Java, Python, Spring, DB2, AIX, MQ
  - Mobile App (iOS & Android) development experience an advantage
4. Language Proficiency:
  - Good command of written and spoken English, written Chinese and spoken Cantonese
5. Others:
  - Good interpersonal skills with creative thinking and self-motivated
Stream B – Compliance Department

Job Duties:
- Conduct research on market prevailing technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Big Data, etc. and their applications in regulatory compliance and AML/CFT
- Support project manager to perform reviews on existing processes and regulatory requirements, then identify opportunities for Regtech adoption and prepare user requirements and justifications for Regtech project initiation
- Participate in Regtech project lifecycle from initiation to implementation by supporting project manager to perform scheduling and planning, coordinating, executing and monitoring on Regtech projects, and prepare management reporting
Requirements:
1. Education Background:
  - Postgraduate or undergraduate student
2. Discipline Preferred:
  - Engineering, IT, Risk Management or other related disciplines
3. Technical Skills:
  - Business and operational analysis
  - Project management
  - Data, statistical and quantitative analysis
  - Knowledge on IT, SDLC and data science
4. Language Proficiency:
  - Good command of written and spoken English, written Chinese and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin
5. Others:
  - Logical mind, good interpersonal skills with creative thinking and self-motivated
Stream C – Market Risk & Risk Analytics Department

Job Duties:
- Support the Oracle system enhancements for Banking Book Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Risk Management
- Identify, plan and manage the user requirements for Regtech database initiatives; Liaise, communicate and coordinate with other risk and internal units in collecting the user requirements
- Assist with UAT and implementation on risk infrastructure systems
Requirements:
1. Education Background:
  - Postgraduate or undergraduate student
2. Discipline Preferred:
  - Risk Management, Statistics, Finance, Information System or other related discipline
3. Technical Skills:
  - VBA and Microsoft Office applications
  - Preferable with knowledge and/or experience in using statistical packages for analyzing large dataset using programming tools, e.g. SAS and SQL
4. Language Proficiency:
  - Good command of written and spoken English, written Chinese and spoken Cantonese
5. Others:
  - Familiarity with banking and risk management operations an advantage
  - Proactive mindset, with the ability to identify and prioritize issues and solutions quickly
Stream D – Credit Division

Job Duties:
- To support various risk management activities and initiatives of Digital Lending products or other Fintech projects
- To work closely or liaise with internal stakeholders and partners (IT, Business Units, Digital Transformation etc.) on product/project implementation
- To develop and generate MIS reports or visualization dashboards for credit risk monitoring
- To perform ad-hoc tasks as required by the team
Requirements:
1. Education Background:
  - Undergraduate student
2. Discipline Preferred:
  - Risk Management, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology or other related disciplines
3. Technical Skills:
  - Microsoft Office applications
  - Knowledge in programming e.g. SAS, SQL an advantage
4. Language Proficiency:
  - Good command of written and spoken English, written Chinese and spoken Cantonese
5. Others:
  - Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills
  - Good team player
  - Strong interest in banking and financial technology
Stream E – Finance Division

Job Duties:
- Liaise with the IT/MIS team to develop automation and enhancement of the Finance regulatory reporting process
- Assist in project coordination, documentation, gathering user requirements and UAT testing
- Support the users on investigating and resolving issues from the UAT testing
- Monitor the regulatory requirements of Fintech adoption from the technology risk perspective
Requirements:
1. Education Background:
  - Postgraduate or undergraduate student
2. Discipline Preferred:
  - All disciplines are welcome
  - Finance, Accounting, Computer Science would be an advantage
3. Technical Skills:
  - Microsoft Office applications
  - Knowledge in SQL, Python, SAS, Microsoft Power Query or other statistical programming languages an advantage
4. Language Proficiency:
  - Good command of written and spoken English, written Chinese and spoken Cantonese
5. Others:
  - Fast learner with keen interest in the latest banking and finance technologies
  - Able to complete tasks under minimal supervision and willing to work under pressure
  - Self-motivated with creative mindset and attention to details

Application deadline is 31 March 2023. Interested parties please send your latest transcript (with CGPA) and full resume (indicating Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme and your stream preference) to the Human Resources Division via email to hrd@shacombank.com.hk.

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