Graduate programmes

Our graduate programmes will set you up for a thriving future. They are designed to challenge you and provide the skills and experience you need to progress your career. The programmes are for final year students, recent graduates and post-graduates. They typically run for one to two years. Throughout the programme you’ll have responsibility for delivering real projects enabling you to develop the skills and experience you'll need to succeed in future roles. You'll develop future-ready skills, building your network and make an impact.

We offer spaces on our graduate programmes to successful interns, so opportunities may be limited. Scroll down for the list of programmes.

Our graduate class of 2024

755
PEOPLE
Fact: Total of 755 people recruits this year
53
NATIONALITIES
Fact: Total of 53 different nationalities
62
LANGUAGES
Fact: Number of different languages spoken totalled 62 languages
286
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
Fact: Universities and colleges we recruited from totalled 286 academic institutions

Gender representation (%)

Degree studied (%)

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Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
Investment Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, USA Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Work with corporate, financial, and public-sector clients to deliver tailored solutions, including managing an initial public offering, preparing a bond, or negotiating an acquisition. More information and apply
Global Payment Solutions Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates USA Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Work flexibly and gain client exposure by supporting corporates, financial institutions, and the public sector to manage working capital, optimise returns on surplus funds, and enhance their treasury efficiency. More information and apply
Investment Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates, University graduate Singapore, UAE, USA Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain experience working with corporate, financial, and public-sector clients to help them raise debt or equity or negotiate an acquisition. More information and apply
Corporate and Institutional Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Mainland China, Singapore, UAE, USA Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain insight into how relationship bankers build trusted relationships and lead client interactions to deliver innovative solutions for corporate and institutional clients alongside product specialists. More information and apply
Global Research Internship Penultimate year undergraduates USA Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain experience in producing research on ESG, macroeconomic, sector and company-specific issues. Use your intellectual curiousity to uncover new insight that challenges the consensus. More information and apply
Global Markets Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Mainland China, UAE, USA Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Work with a variety of teams to gain experience in Sales and Trading and learn about different asset classes and product types, algorithmic trading, and how various dynamics drive markets. More information and apply
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Pay and benefits

HSBC offers a comprehensive, market-competitive package of pay and benefits to support employees’ professional and personal needs.

How to apply

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Meet our grads

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