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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31 to 55 of 55 programmes
| Programme | Academic status | Location | Business area | Programme type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Socio-economic Mobility Insight Programme | University undergraduate | UK | Commercial Banking, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking | Insight programmes | A brilliant opportunity to learn about the wealth, personal or commercial banking industry, how HSBC works and the careers we offer on this exciting three-day insight programme. More information and apply |
| UK STEM Insight Programme | University undergraduate | UK | Global Banking & Markets | Insight programmes | Join this exciting three-day programme to get a taste of what working in our Global Banking & Markets team is like so you can determine if it’s the right career for you. More information and apply |
| UK Women in Banking Insight Programme | University undergraduate | UK | Commercial Banking, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking | Insight programmes | Learn about the banking industry, how HSBC works and the careers we offer on this exciting three-day programme primarily for female students. More information and apply |
| Asset Management Internship | Penultimate year undergraduates | Hong Kong SAR | Wealth and Personal Banking | Internships and Work Placements | Discover more about yourself and our business and see how you can make an impact with either our Alternatives or Investments teams. Learn how we connect clients globally with investment opportunities. More information and apply |
| Commercial Banking Internship | Penultimate year undergraduates | Hong Kong SAR, USA | Commercial Banking | Internships and Work Placements | Gain experience in commercial banking through a customer-facing or support function role. Learn how to develop client relationships and support them to make their businesses become more sustainable. More information and apply |
| 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 | Singapore | 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 | Switzerland | 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 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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