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
HSBC Life Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Begin your leadership journey on this two-year graduate programme with a market-leading, dynamic, growing business. Immerse yourself in customer engagement, proposition development, digital transformation, strategy formulation, analytics and more. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Engineering Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme to learn and hone the skills needed to develop, maintain and optimise technological infrastructure. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Data Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme to learn and develop skills needed to leverage the power of our data so we can better understand our customers and design innovative digital banking services for them. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Cyber Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme where you'll learn and develop the skills you need to oversee the security of our network, applications, and infrastructure. More information and apply
Corporate and Institutional Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Mainland China Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Be part of the relationship banker team, building trusted relationships and leading client interactions to deliver innovative solutions for corporate and institutional clients alongside product specialists. More information and apply
Investment Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Singapore, UAE, UK, 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
Asset Management Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Gain experience in international finance with our Alternatives and Investments teams and learn about managing funds and portfolios. You’ll be supported by a home team who will set you up for success. More information and apply
Commercial Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE Commercial Banking Graduate programme Learn about commercial banking through a variety of roles. You could be analysing risks to provide safe lending options, advising customers on expanding their operations, or helping them to become more sustainable. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Technical Business Analyst Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme for people who enjoy working with others to figure out challenges and provide technological solutions. More information and apply
Finance and Treasury Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Global Functions Graduate programme Lay the foundations of a long and successful career as you gain experience and build in-depth knowledge on this two-year programme. You’ll work as an Analyst influencing strategies and contributing to HSBC’s success. More information and apply
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