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 (%)

41 to 55 of 55 programmes
Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
Global Research Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR 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
Hong Kong Global Banking & Markets Insight Event University undergraduate Hong Kong SAR Global Banking & Markets Insight programmes A two-day programme for students from any background - studying any degree - who expect to graduate by July 2026 and who want to learn about banking and financial services. More information and apply
Hong Kong Student Work Placement University undergraduate Malaysia, UAE Commercial Banking, Global Functions, Wealth and Personal Banking Internships and Work Placements For students looking for work experience with a leading global bank. Gain hands-on experience over six months, and develop your knowledge of banking and financial services. More information and apply
Global Markets Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR 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
Operating Excellence Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Poland, Singapore Digital Business Services Internships and Work Placements This eight to ten week programme designed for penultimate year students will give you all the skills you need to launch a successful career with HSBC. More information and apply
Quantitative Finance Associate Internship PhD student or graduate UK Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Develop your analytical and problem-solving skills by working on cutting-edge projects in derivatives modelling, financial products engineering, credit analysis, algorithmic trading, or machine learning. More information and apply
Securities Services Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain insight into how we connect clients and their investors to investment opportunities across the globe, safekeeping their assets, valuing their portfolios and settling their transactions. More information and apply
Strategy and Transformation Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, UK Commercial Banking Internships and Work Placements Get an insight into how we analyse problems and execute solutions that change the bank, improving our customer experience, embedding sustainability and driving digitalisation across our Commercial and Global Banking businesses. More information and apply
UK Degree Apprenticeship Entry-level job seeker UK Commercial Banking, Wealth and Personal Banking, Global Private Banking, Global Banking & Markets, Asset Management Schools and Apprentices Degree Apprenticeships offer the chance to gain fully-funded undergraduate qualifications whilst you work with us over four-and-a-half-years. More information and apply
UK Global Research Industrial Placement University undergraduate UK Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Get a taste for life in one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. Spend 13 months in the UK learning how research affects our global operations and our diverse customer base. More information and apply
UK Black Heritage Insight Programme University undergraduate UK Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Global Functions, Wealth and Personal Banking Insight programmes No matter what you are currently studying, our UK Black Heritage Insight Programme is designed to provide you with a rewarding experience giving you a great insight into what it is like to work at HSBC. More information and apply
UK Industrial Placement – Business Support Officer Penultimate year undergraduates UK Commercial Banking, Wealth and Personal Banking Internships and Work Placements A competitively-paid 12-month placement within a strategic priority role within HSBC UK. More information and apply
UK Degree Apprenticeship - Technology Entry-level job seeker UK Digital Business Services Schools and Apprentices Start earning as you work towards a fully-funded degree while gaining the practical experience and skills you need for a successful career in Technology. More information and apply
Wealth and Personal Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK Wealth and Personal Banking Internships and Work Placements Get an immersive introduction to Wealth Management, Personal Banking, and Insurance. Learn how to develop products and propositions that deliver digitally personalised customer experiences. More information and apply
Women in Technology Insights Programme University undergraduate Mexico, Poland, UK Digital Business Services Insight programmes Experience first-hand what working in technology at one of the world’s leading banks is like, and learn about the careers we offer on this exciting three-day programme. More information and apply
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