Internships and work placements
What’s it like to work in one of the world’s great international banks? More importantly, what skills do you need to thrive within it? Our work placements and internships will give you the answers.
If you’re in your penultimate year of undergraduate study, it’s the perfect time to start building the skills you need for an exciting career. On our programmes, you’ll do this and more – exploring future directions, building networks and, if you’re ready for more, securing a place on our graduate programme. Scroll down for a list of our opportunities.
Our intern class of 2024
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INTERNS
<p>Total recruits this year</p>
43
NATIONALITIES
<p>Total different nationalities</p>
64
LANGUAGES
<p>Number of different languages spoken</p>
198
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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 | Mainland China, 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 | 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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Pay and benefits
HSBC offers a comprehensive, market-competitive package of pay and benefits to support employees’ professional and personal needs.
How to apply
Here’s everything you need to know about the application process – and tips to help you prepare.
