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

614
INTERNS
<p>Total recruits this year</p>
43
NATIONALITIES
<p>Total different nationalities</p>
64
LANGUAGES
<p>Number of different languages spoken</p>
198
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
<p>Total number of universities and colleges we recruited from</p>

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Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
Finance and Treasury Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, UK Global Functions Internships and Work Placements Get an introduction to how finance and treasury teams operate in an international organisation by working on impactful projects. This 10-week programme will help you build practical skills and the experience to shape your future in finance. More information and apply
France Apprenticeship Programme Penultimate year undergraduates France Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking, Global Functions Internships and Work Placements This programme suits students looking to gain practical experience and build the skills needed for a long and successful career in banking. More information and apply
France Internship Programme University graduate, University undergraduate France Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking, Global Functions Internships and Work Placements This programme suits students looking to build on their degree and gain an invaluable insight into banking with a leading global bank. More information and apply
Global Payments Solutions Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK, USA Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Learn how we support corporate clients, financial institutions, and the public sector to manage their working capital, optimise returns on surplus funds, and enhance their treasury efficiency. More information and apply
Global Private Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK, USA Wealth and Personal Banking Internships and Work Placements Designed for people who want a customer-facing career, this programme provides a taste of a variety of roles and departments, such as Relationship Management, Investment Counselling and Product Development. More information and apply
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 Student Work Placement University undergraduate, University graduate Mainland China, Malaysia, Taiwan, UK, USA 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, Singapore, UK 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 Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Poland, Singapore, UK 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
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