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.

Gender representation (%)
	Gender representation (%)
Male (including trans male)	47.9%
Female (including trans female)	46.9%
Non binary (e.g. androgynous, intersex)	0.5%
Undeclared	4.7%

Degree studied (%)
	Degree studied (%)
Studied a finance-related degree	56%
Studied a STEM degree	23%
Studied other non-finance degree	21%

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