Hana Securities to Hold 1st Youth Financial Ideas Contest

Applications accepted through Nov. 30; open to applicants aged 19 and older, regardless of major.

Hana Securities said on Nov. 2 that it will hold the 1st Hana Securities Youth Financial Ideas Contest to discover ideas for improving financial services and support young people seeking jobs in the financial sector.

The contest has three categories: ▲ improving the convenience of mobile trading systems (MTS) and developing new customer services; ▲ creating synergies between online and offline sales; and ▲ protecting financial consumers and providing safe financial services. Participants can choose one category and propose an idea to address inconveniences that arise when using financial services.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old and have a high school diploma or higher. Applications are open to people of all academic backgrounds. The eligibility requirements have been made more accessible so that people can participate even without a finance-related major or experience. Entries will be assessed primarily on creativity, problem-solving skills and the ability to think from the customer’s perspective.

Applications will be accepted from Nov. 2 through 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Applicants must submit a proposal through the Hana Securities recruitment website.

After a document screening, 10 selected participants will present their proposals at the final presentation (PT) on Dec. 23. Their rankings will be determined based on the judging results. The total prize money is 18 million won, which will be distributed among all 10 presenters in varying amounts according to their rankings.

The contest also offers benefits linked to recruitment. The 10 award winners will each be exempt from the document screening for Hana Securities’ entry-level recruitment process once within five years of the award date. Other participants may also receive additional points in the document screening if they meet the judging criteria. All participants who consent to receiving materials will be sent “Career Insights from a Recruiter,” which includes an introduction to Hana Securities and a guide to careers at securities firms.

Jung Kihwan, head of the Management Support Group at Hana Securities, said, “We hope this contest will give young people a chance to showcase their ideas and abilities and to envision a career in the securities industry more concretely. We look forward to the interest and participation of young people who want to work with us to think about better financial services.”

Details about the contest requirements and how to apply are available on the Hana Securities recruitment website.

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