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>

Gender representation (%)

Degree studied (%)

51 to 55 of 55 programmes
Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
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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Pay and benefits

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How to apply

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Meet our grads

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