Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
The Intern will be joining the Legal Team for a six months’ internship program, starting from January 2026. The Intern working in collaboration with APAC, and global counsel, associates and administrative staff of the Legal, Compliance & Risk department. The Intern will contribute to both ongoing initiatives and new short-term projects, regulatory developments, corporate governance, and counterparty documentation related to equity, fixed income and derivatives transactions. As part of a group of legal services professionals, the Intern will work with a variety of other internal and external professionals, including Client Platform, Global Trading, and Operations in providing client documentation, researching internal information, and researching regulatory requirements.
We are seeking one Intern for this role; Responsibilities include, most recently:
Client and Entity Document Review, Production and Research
Database Population & Document Management
Gap Analysis
Record Retention
Signature Coordination
Legal & Regulatory Research
Qualifications/Attributes
The candidate should possess the following qualifications:
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree; course of study in Law, Business, Economics, Finance or related field is preferred. Applicants should be in their penultimate year of study.
Demonstrated accomplishments in academics, community service, and/or extracurricular activities.
Highest ethical standards and integrity
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
An eagerness to learn, and interest in financial markets
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritize ongoing and time sensitive goals
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluency in Asian language skills is advantageous
Students must have Hong Kong work authorization to be considered for the role.
Interested students should apply and include the following documents with their application:
CV stating their work authorization in Hong Kong
Statement of interest (1 page, indicating why you are interested in this role at Wellington, and your availability for a 6 months’ internship starting from January 2026)
Year of graduation
Latest Academic Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
Interview Process
Candidates will be notified of their application status via email after the application deadline. If selected to continue, first round phone screens will be scheduled with interviews after.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.