2023 Gap Year Internship Program - Global Investment Research (GIR) - Credit Strategy - Hong Kong

Sep 13, 2026

2023 Gap Year Internship Program for Global Investment Research (GIR) focuses on a 1-year internship with the Credit Strategy Research team in Hong Kong. The role builds broad knowledge of economies and markets, strengthening data research, critical analysis, and practical exposure to financial information technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing Pan-Asia credit markets, gathering and analyzing data on China credit issues, supporting publication writing, and building financial and macro market models and custom indexes. Eligibility and application steps support candidates with strong analytics, Excel literacy, Mandarin fluency, and academic excellence.

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2023 Gap Year Internship Program for Global Investment Research (GIR)– Credit Strategy – Hong Kong ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. ABOUT GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH Global Investment Research (GIR) drives commercial transactions through thought-leading research. Economics Research formulates macroeconomic forecasts for economic activity, foreign exchange and interest rates based on the globally coordinated views of its global and regional economists. Commodities Research provides views, forecasts and recommendations on energy, industrial metals, precious metals and agricultural commodities. Equity and Credit Strategy Research formulates market forecasts, provides opinions on both asset class and sector allocation, and suggests ways to implement strategic views via various asset classes and/or derivatives. GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH GAP YEAR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW This Gap-year internship will sit with our Credit Strategy Research team for a period of 1 year in Hong Kong. This is an opportunity for the intern to gain broad knowledge on economies and markets, obtain skills on data researching and critical analysis, as well as hands on experience in financial information technologies. He/she will also experience a multi-national, fast-moving, dynamic, team-oriented work environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 􀁸 Researching and critically analyzing information from all Pan-Asia credit markets 􀁸 Data gathering and conducting analysis on China credit issues 􀁸 Handling requests for information from clients and other Goldman Sachs divisions 􀁸 Assisting in the writing of publications 􀁸 Build and maintain financial and macro market models, customized indexes, etc. QUALIFICATIONS 􀁸 Strong analytical skills with logical thinking 􀁸 Knowledge of economics, statistics and econometrics highly desirable 􀁸 High degree of literacy in Excel; knowledge in the use of external databases, e.g. Bloomberg, CEIC, Datastream, FactSet, Haver, Reuters, and program writing in VBA would be a plus 􀁸 Fluency in Mandarin required 􀁸 Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail 􀁸 Good communication and interpersonal skills; team player 􀁸 Strong multi-tasking ability with Entrepreneurial spirit 􀁸 Interest in investments and the associated research processes 􀁸 Outstanding academic achievement 2023 Gap Year Internship Program for Global Investment Research (GIR)– Credit Strategy – Hong Kong ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 􀁸 Must be finishing penultimate year of studying and going into final year // on final year of studying // recently graduated. 􀁸 Must obtain university approval for taking gap-year HOW TO APPLY To apply for this GIR Off-cycle Internship position, please submit an application [online at](online at www.goldmansachs.com/careers)[ ](online at www.goldmansachs.com/careers)[www.goldmansachs.com/careers](online at www.goldmansachs.com/careers) 􀁸 Select “Apply Now” > Program- “Seasonal/Off-cycle Internship” in program, “Global Investment Research” in division and “Hong Kong” in Location> Sub-Division- "Credit" As part of your application, could you kindly share with us under your cover letter: 1) Why do you want to become a research analyst? (no more than 250 words) 2) Detail the courses you have studied 3) What kind of econometric/analytical skills set are you equipped with? DEADLINE Application Deadline: 16 Oct, 2022 (HK Date) [GoldmanSachs.com/Careers](GoldmanSachs.com/Careers) © 2022 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employment/affirma

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How long is the GIR Credit Strategy gap-year internship, and where is it located?

The internship lasts for 1 year and is based in Hong Kong with the Credit Strategy Research team.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern?

The intern researches and critically analyzes Pan-Asia credit markets, gathers and analyzes data on China credit issues, supports publications, handles information/data requests, and helps build financial and macro market models and customized indexes.

What qualifications and skills are required or preferred?

The program looks for strong analytical and numeracy skills, high Excel literacy, strong communication, and attention to detail. Knowledge of economics, statistics, and econometrics is highly desirable; experience with external databases and VBA is a plus, and Mandarin fluency is required.

Sep 13, 2026

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