GRADUATE PLACEMENTS & ALUMNI FEEDBACK

Over the past 32 years, we have nurtured and trained more than 3,600 graduates. Many of them now occupy senior positions in various financial institutions and regulatory agencies in Hong Kong and overseas. They maintain close ties with us and play a very important role in helping our students expand their professional networks.

Employer list of EF graduates:
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale, HKEX, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China (HK), The Bank of East Asia, China CITIC Bank, Fubon, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Communication, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (HK), Wing Lung Bank, Nanyang Commercial Bank, ICBC Asia, Sun Hung Kai Financial, Hatong Futures Hong Kong, Guotai Junan International, Hwabao Asset Management, Taiping Investment Holdings, Emperor Capital, Hamon Investment Group, RHB Securities, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, etc.
 

Wu Xiaohang 
2025 Graduate of MSc Finance
Analyst, Department of Accounting and Finance, People's Bank of China, Beijing

“… The MSF program's cutting-edge courses have sharpened my professional skills, while exchanges with faculty and peers from diverse cultures broadened my global perspective…” [more]

 

Mu Ruixin 
2025 Graduate of MSc Finance
Dongxing Securities Company Limited (a subsidiary of China Orient Asset Management Co Ltd)

“… Through the core curriculum, I broadened my knowledge framework to be more comprehensive, acquired a lot of practical skills, and most importantly, learned to connect theories with the real world -- professors often linked theories with the real-world events…” [more]

 

Yun Tian
2025 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Further study at HKU after graduation

“… The rigorous curriculum significantly enhanced my understanding of derivatives hedging, risk-neutral pricing, and advanced quantitative strategies. The professors were not only deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but also approachable and helpful…” [more]

 

Liu Yanxi
2024 Graduate of MSc Finance
Further study at HEC Paris after graduation

“… The rich curriculum and practical extracurricular activities equip us with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to excel in the finance industry and broaden our global perspective…” [more]

 

Gao Zhihong
2024 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Analyst, People's Bank of China, Gansu Branch

“…the professors here were very caring towards their students and patiently answered all my questions! The department also connected us with professionals in the finance industry who shared their practical experience…” [more]

 

Jing Jianwen
2023 Graduate of MSc Finance
Analyst, Research Institue, People's Bank of China, Beijing

“… The scientific and practical-oriented teaching system of CityU as well as the excellent and experienced teaching team have significantly improved my professional knowledge, independent thinking, and practical ability, and laid a solid foundation for my career development…” [more]
 

Xiao Yangyi Selina
2023 Graduate of MSc Finance

“ …During this one-year journey, I have enriched my knowledge, refined my skills, broadened my horizons, and more importantly, I am more confident in myself…” [more]


 

Xiao Yuanhai
2023 Graduate of MSc Finance
Further study at CUHK Shenzhen

“ …The MSc Finance program is comprehensive and in-depth, covering a lot of practical financial knowledge and theories. Here, I have built up a solid foundation of financial knowledge and improved my practical application ability…” [more]

 

Yan Qinzheng
2023 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Analyst, Department of Financial Technology, Bank of Communications, Shanghai

“ …not only learned a lot of theoretical expertise, but also combined it with cutting-edge technological advances to explore changes in the market...” [more]
 

 

Liu Jingjing
2023 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Auditor, People's Bank of China, Beijing

“ … Studying the MSFE has helped me establish financial knowledge frameworks, and understand the operation strategies of financial institutions as well as the operating mechanism of the financial market...” [more]
 

Chan Hoh Ying Victoria
2022 Graduate of MSc Finance
Assistant Credit Risk Manager, Credit Approval Division, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

“ … Some subjects such as financial econometrics and credit risk management can help you to strengthen your computer skills in Excel as well as develop your programming skills in R program...” [more]

 

Wei Ziang
2022 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Investment & OTC Market Department, Great Wall Securities

“ … The professors with diverse backgrounds here come from all over the world, brought us international financial information and analytical perspectives...”[more]


 

Xu Libin
2021 Graduate of MSc Finance
Analyst, People's Bank of China, Guangdong Branch

“ … I found the program both theoretical and practical. It equipped me with the advanced financial theories such as corporate finance knowledge, financial econometric, derivatives management...” [more]

 

Fung Yiu Ping Karl
2021 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering

“ … I have benefited a lot from participating in this MSFE program and my practical quantitative skills have vastly improved…”[more]

 

 

Liu Lili Lily
2021 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Senior Analyst, Solomon JFZ (Asia) Holding Limited, Hong Kong

“ … There is no doubt that I have benefited a lot from participating in the CityU MSFE program 2020/2021. I have enhanced my data analysis skills and derivatives knowledge, which will be very helpful for me to return to work…” [more]

 

Zhang Yangkaiwen
2020 Graduate of MSc Finance
Assistant Credit Risk Manager, Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited, Hong Kong

“ … The program had prepared me for my career in today’s challenging and competitive environment. In particular, the program had done excellent arrangement during the pandemic and I appreciate that very much.” [more]

 

Song Yuqi
2020 Graduate of MSc Finance
Senior Analyst, Investment Banking, Zhongtai Securities Company Limited, Shanghai

"…the Department offered the Macro Trading and Investment Workshop that broadened our thinking and horizons. The most important thing that CityU taught us is that no matter what the external environment is, never stop learning and chasing our dreams.…" [more]
 

 

Li Jie
2020 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Financial Researcher, Research Institute of China Post Group Comany Limited, Beijing

"…Our professors' academic literacy and broad perspectives undoubtedly guided me to set a clear direction of study as well as career development.  ...I gained extensive training, which makes me feel that what I have learned more than just abstract themes on books…" [more]
 

 

Kiran Advani
2019 Graduate of MSc Finance
Analyst, BYFIN Company Limited, SBI Group, Hong Kong

"…Highlights of this programme include: networking with industry professionals, building advanced knowledge in financial management and investment strategies, and gaining exposure to R programming…" [more]
 

 

Sun Yu
2019 Graduate of MSc Finance
Intermediate Economist, People's Bank of China, Yibin Branch, Sichuan

"Students can acquire much professional expertise and research skills through this programme…" [more]
 

 

Ma Ai Lin Ailin
2019 Graduate of MSc Financial Engineering
Senior Staff Member, People's Bank of China, Xining Central Branch, Qinghai

"…the Department provides us with a wealth of learning resources, multilateral practical training and quite a lot of internship opportunities…" [more]