Paid Internships in China: Finance, Investment & Banking

I did a finance internship in Shanghai through GAC and it completely changed my career path. I worked with a real team on live projects, not just making coffee. My mentor taught me how business works in China – fast, direct, and relationship-driven. The team handled everything: visa, apartment, airport pickup. Three months later, I had a job offer back home. Best decision I ever made in my career, cause It did change my perspective on my future. Thinking of doing it again as soon as possible i get on my annual vacation.

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.

finance internship in Shanghai was a wild ride and honestly it’s smartest thing i have done for my career. I landed in investment firm and the second week i got practical work to do and threw me at the real market analysis and clients reports. supervisor there toke time to walk me through the team and GAC handled all the annoying stuff, like my visa and the apartment (which was actually pretty nice and super close to the office), so I didn’t have to stress about that. I came home with a way stronger resume and a big boost in confidence.