Markets Internship

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.

You’ll work with a mix of Sales and Trading desks to help advise clients on their portfolios. This experience will give you a solid understanding of different products offered within our key asset classes such as Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets Rates and Commodities; Global Debt Markets; Equities; and Securities Financing.

You’ll assist in an analytical project or build new tools that support the desk.

You will have the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge necessary for the role and successful candidates will be prepared to advance to our Graduate programme.

You like networking and building relationships.

You’re self-motivated, driven, and welcome healthy competition.

You have an interest and understanding of financial products and markets, and experience in Microsoft Excel.

You communicate clearly and concisely, are confident in identifying and summarising key data, and make decisions quickly based on facts.

You’ll begin with a comprehensive induction on the soft and technical skills you’ll need to succeed.

You’ll get training on Bloomberg and Reuters terminals, as well as a proprietary suite of HSBC tools.

You’ll learn data analysis, technology skills, influencing and time management.

You’ll gain insight into the various dynamics that drive markets and the correlations between different factors, which will help you develop a feeling of what to look for when trading a particular market.

You’ll learn how to formulate market views so that you’re comfortable and confident presenting a trade idea and investment solutions.

You’ll understand the relationships between Sales, Structuring and Trading, as well as how this works to serve our clients.

You’ll have a Buddy, a Programme Manager, and a Mentor to help guide your through the programme, make connections and provide career advice.

You’ll increase your knowledge of our Markets business through the support, training and experience you’ll get by working alongside teams across asset classes involved in trading, sales, and middle office support services.

You’ll learn how to navigate your way around a large, global organisation, improve your communication skills, and develop capabilities in a variety of technical areas.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and people to support you during your time with us so that you're well prepared for your future. Read more about the support you’ll get.

Meet the grads currently on our programmes. They’ll tell you what life is like at HSBC, what they’re doing and learning, and share advice based on their experience.

Life on the Markets programme (duration 1:56) Through the programme, Sam found the intersection of computer science and finance that he was looking for. He is enjoying working with people around the world, and learning how his skills can help improve products and services for our customers

Quote from Ahmed in the UAE, I get lots of exposure to skilled professionals and clients. HSBC invests a lot in graduates to prepare them to be future leaders.

Quote from Ella in Hong Kong, I get a wide range of exposure to financial markets through different rotations in sales, trading, and structuring, which helps build my market knowledge and helps me identify what area suits me best.

Quote from Pertina in Singapore, During my internship, I met senior leaders across different desks and could speak with them openly. That ease of access to senior management was what attracted me to continue on the graduate programme.

Symeon from the US quoted, I chose to continue my career journey with HSBC on the graduate programme based on the supportive conversations I had with senior bankers during my internship.

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