Paid Internships in China: Finance, Investment & Banking

Paid Internships in China: Finance, Investment & Banking

Location
  • China
    • Shanghai
    • Beijing
    • Shenzhen
    • Qingdao
    • Nanjing
    • Dalian
    • Chengdu
    • Hangzhou
    • Guangzhou
Length
4 to 52 weeks
Industry
Accounting Advertising Business Communications Economics Finance International Business Marketing Media Relations

Program Details

Compensation
Paid
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hotel
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40
Age Min.
18
Age Max
30
Qualifications
  • Fluent in English
  • Over 18 years old at the start of your internship program
  • Seeking an internship opportunity in a sector relevant to your studies.
  • Active, ambitious, modest, willing to learn, creative, teamwork, responsible

Pricing

Starting Price
1980
Price Details
A professional internship placement with salary guaranteed
An All-Inclusive Service Pack
-housing accommodation
-airport transfers
-Visa assistance
-pre-departure assistance & onsite orientation
-Chinese language courses
-24/7 onsite support from GAC professional staff
No Risk Payment Policy and Best Competitive Price
Please note: Our program fee is subjected to your duration and the program type (1 month - 12 months)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Internship Training and career advice, gain a true understanding of the Chinese business culture and language
Continuous feedback about your progress and performance from the intern company
Certificate upon completion and credit transfer

What's Not Included
Airfare Meals
Mar 31, 2026
May 08, 2026
58 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Position yourself at the center of global finance with a paid internship in China's dynamic financial landscape. Go Abroad China provides direct access to high-level roles within top-tier investment banks, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and multinational corporate finance departments. Gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, and market research — contributing to real projects that shape China's global integration.

This is a career accelerator. Receive a personalized placement matched to your background and goals, plus one-on-one mentorship from industry experts. Your experience includes weekly Mandarin lessons, business networking events, and cultural excursions.

Join 4,000+ successful alumni — 90% secure graduate jobs within 3 months. Gain the exposure, technical skills, and global network essential for a thriving finance career.

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Program Highlights

  • Access Elite Financial Institutions: Gain hands-on experience with top investment banks, venture capital firms, private equity groups, and multinational financial corporations.
  • Personalized Career Placement & Mentorship: Receive a tailored internship match and benefit from one-on-one professional coaching on CV writing, interview skills, and workplace strategy.
  • Real-World Financial Project Experience: Apply academic knowledge to live projects in financial modeling, market research, due diligence, and investment analysis.
  • Comprehensive All-Inclusive Support: Enjoy a seamless experience with our full-service package covering visa assistance, accommodation, airport pickup, cultural activities, and 24/7 local support.
  • Proven Pathway to Global Employment: Join a successful network where 90% of alumni secure graduate-level finance roles within 3 months, with many receiving direct full-time offers.

Current Internship Placements

View the latest intern placement postings by Go Abroad China.

Program Reviews

4.71 Rating
based on 7 reviews
  • 5 rating 71.43%
  • 4 rating 28.57%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.85
  • Support 4.6
  • Fun 4.75
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 4.75
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
Sebastian
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

best career decision

As a finance graduate from Copenhagen Business School, I wanted to understand Asia's financial markets. GAC placed me with a venture capital firm in Shanghai's Jing'an district. I analyzed startup pitches, helped with due diligence, and even sat in on investment committee meetings. My mentor taught me how Chinese VCs think differently from European ones – invaluable knowledge. The team handled my visa, found me a great apartment, and checked in weekly. Three months later, I landed a job in international finance back in Denmark. My China experience was the main topic in every interview. we had some cultural activities too.

Pros
  • real career growth
  • real responsibilities
  • fast adaptability
8 people found this review helpful.
Alex
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Finance internship in Shanghai opened every door

I joined GAC's finance program as an economics graduate. They matched me with an investment firm in Shanghai's financial district. I worked on real client portfolios, helped with market research, and even sat in on strategy meetings. My mentor taught me how China's financial system works — so different from Europe. The team handled my visa, found me a great apartment near the office, and organized weekend trips to Hangzhou. Three months later, I landed a job in international banking. Worth every single euro.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Every Chinese Food
11 people found this review helpful.
Miguel
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

If you do it in China there's 99% chance

As a Junior Financial Analyst and undergraduate with 3.8 GPA it took me 1 and a half year I think to secure a job. Even though I graduated with a higher GPA it was hard for me to get a job here in Spain and I literally wasted one year of my life searching and developing skills I didn't really have to, but all I needed was a practical experience with real data, numbers and office.

Thanks to Go Abroad China I was able to secure job within 2 months of returning back to my home country after doing a finance internship in China. Everything went smoothly and I was placed in a city bank and I was able to develop real world and why I choose China is because it lives in the future, and every task would be challenging and motivating. Just one note, this business training could be improved even more to give a little more clear details of the host company and it'll help stranger like me to fit in a little fast.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
my advice would be to go and develop real world skills, don't just take city tours and Chinese adventures but make sure while returning you have real world skills to show and achieve what you want from that.
Pros
  • easy placing process a
  • visa and airport pick up was helpful for someone like me
  • fast support, clear and on time communication
Cons
  • just I think giving a little more information about the host company would help
37 people found this review helpful.
Sophia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Transformative Step into Global Finance

Securing a finance internship at a Fortune 500 bank in Beijing through Go Abroad China was a career-defining move. For six months, I was embedded in the mergers & acquisitions team, working on live financial models, due diligence reports, and client portfolio analysis. The mentorship from senior analysts was exceptional, providing insights no classroom could offer. GAC’s role was crucial in the background, managing the complex visa sponsorship, finding excellent housing, and offering pre-departure career coaching that prepared me for the professional environment.

Pros
  • Great Company Placement
  • Recommendation letters provided
  • Visa Support
39 people found this review helpful.
Response from Go Abroad China

Hi Sophia,

We're thrilled your finance internship at a Fortune 500 bank was such a transformative, career-defining step! It's fantastic you worked on live M&A projects and received exceptional mentorship while our support handled the complex logistics. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

Warmly,
The Go Abroad China Team

Ben
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My finance internship in Shanghai with Go Abroad China

My finance internship in Shanghai with Go Abroad China was a masterclass in global markets and career acceleration. Placed within the investment analysis division of a leading securities firm, I was immediately immersed in live deals, financial modeling, and client portfolio reviews—experiences that textbooks simply cannot replicate. GAC’s personalized placement process perfectly matched my academic background with a role that challenged and expanded my skill set. The one-on-one career mentoring was invaluable, refining my professional approach and interview technique. Beyond the boardroom, the 24/7 support and included services—from visa assistance to cultural orientation—made transitioning to life in China seamless. This program doesn’t just offer an internship; it delivers a transformative, all-inclusive launchpad for a serious career in international finance. Highly recommended for any aspiring finance professional.

43 people found this review helpful.
Virginia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I loved the nightlife!

Go Abroad China arranged for me to do an finance internship in Beijing. Living and working in the capital city of China was an unforgettable experience, not least because of the buzzing night scene!!

I don’t mind admitting that initially, I was nervous about immersing myself in the culture, even though I had a BA in Chinese Studies. But as soon as I met the other summer internees, I knew I had no need to worry…..

We had an amazing time experiencing the different bars and nightclubs in the Wudaokou area, and the friends I made will be my friends for life (sorry, you guys are stuck with me!). I strongly recommend a Go Abroad China finance internship to anyone who is considering a career in this field. As well as making some great friends, you'll have an experience like no other, and when you get home, you'll have an outstanding resume to show potential employers, there was a full time chance for me with the internship company offered after my graduation so i would definitely come back to China in 1 year after i finish my BA degree. Thank you to Go Abroad China for such this amazing offer again!

192 people found this review helpful.
Anna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Finance&Accounting

My internship led to paid work and a healthier lifestyle!
If you think an internship can’t lead to paid work, well, think again. I am living proof that it can. My summer accounting internship, which was arranged by Go Abroad China, lead to a paid accounting internship. Fingers crossed, I’m hoping to stay here at this company long-term. During my time here, I have gained invaluable insight into the global and international financial markets. It's fascinating to me to see how the changes that are currently taking place in China’s financial markets impact the Chinese economy. It's a subject which is of great interest to me. And, I have prospered from more than a professional perspective. With a keen interest in health and well-being, I attended Taiji Quan classes at activities organized by Go Abroad China. This really helps me to relax and has vastly improved my understanding of the language and the culture in Dalian. 

199 people found this review helpful.

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