Graduate programmes

Our graduate programmes will set you up for a thriving future. They are designed to challenge you and provide the skills and experience you need to progress your career. The programmes are for final year students, recent graduates and post-graduates. They typically run for one to two years. Throughout the programme you’ll have responsibility for delivering real projects enabling you to develop the skills and experience you'll need to succeed in future roles. You'll develop future-ready skills, building your network and make an impact.

We offer spaces on our graduate programmes to successful interns, so opportunities may be limited. Scroll down for the list of programmes.

Our graduate class of 2024

755
PEOPLE
Fact: Total of 755 people recruits this year
53
NATIONALITIES
Fact: Total of 53 different nationalities
62
LANGUAGES
Fact: Number of different languages spoken totalled 62 languages
286
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
Fact: Universities and colleges we recruited from totalled 286 academic institutions

Gender representation (%)

Degree studied (%)

1 to 30 of 55 programmes
Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
Corporate and Institutional Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Mainland China Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Be part of the relationship banker team, building trusted relationships and leading client interactions to deliver innovative solutions for corporate and institutional clients alongside product specialists. More information and apply
Investment Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Singapore, UAE, UK, USA Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Work with corporate, financial, and public-sector clients to deliver tailored solutions, including managing an initial public offering, preparing a bond, or negotiating an acquisition. More information and apply
Asset Management Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Gain experience in international finance with our Alternatives and Investments teams and learn about managing funds and portfolios. You’ll be supported by a home team who will set you up for success. More information and apply
Finance and Treasury Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Global Functions Graduate programme Lay the foundations of a long and successful career as you gain experience and build in-depth knowledge on this two-year programme. You’ll work as an Analyst influencing strategies and contributing to HSBC’s success. More information and apply
Global Payment Solutions Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates USA Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Work flexibly and gain client exposure by supporting corporates, financial institutions, and the public sector to manage working capital, optimise returns on surplus funds, and enhance their treasury efficiency. More information and apply
Global Research Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Join our experts and learn how to produce research on ESG, macroeconomic, sector and company-specific issues. We encourage intellectual curiosity and those who challenge the consensus. More information and apply
Global Markets Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Singapore, UAE, UK, USA Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme Learn how to thrive on the fast-paced, exciting, and dynamic Sales and Trading floor. Get hands-on experience with a variety of products across asset classes by working with supportive and experienced professionals in sales, trading, and structuring. More information and apply
Strategy and Transformation Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Commercial Banking Graduate programme Work in different teams that enable growth and drive efficiency across our Commercial and Global Banking businesses. Gain experience in transformation, strategy, analysis, sustainability, and digitalisation. More information and apply
Investment Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates, University graduate Hong Kong SAR, Singapore Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain experience working with corporate, financial, and public-sector clients to help them raise debt or equity or negotiate an acquisition. More information and apply
Corporate and Institutional Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain insight into how relationship bankers build trusted relationships and lead client interactions to deliver innovative solutions for corporate and institutional clients alongside product specialists. More information and apply
HSBC Singapore Student Work Placement (Polytechnic) Penultimate year undergraduates Singapore Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Global Functions, Wealth and Personal Banking Internships and Work Placements The Student Work Placement Programme is a 20-24 week internship for final year polytechnic students. Not only will you gain hands on work experience in banking and financial services but outstanding interns may also be invited to join our esteemed Apprenticeship Programme upon completion the following year. More information and apply
UK Graduate Insight Programme Recent graduate UK Global Banking & Markets Insight programmes Whatever you’re studying at university, this four-day programme offers a fantastic introduction to the world of investment banking and an insight into how you can apply the skills you’ve gained. 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
HSBC Life Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Begin your leadership journey on this two-year graduate programme with a market-leading, dynamic, growing business. Immerse yourself in customer engagement, proposition development, digital transformation, strategy formulation, analytics and more. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Engineering Final year students or recent graduates Mainland China, Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme to learn and hone the skills needed to develop, maintain and optimise technological infrastructure. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Data Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme to learn and develop skills needed to leverage the power of our data so we can better understand our customers and design innovative digital banking services for them. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Cyber Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme where you'll learn and develop the skills you need to oversee the security of our network, applications, and infrastructure. More information and apply
Commercial Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Malaysia, UAE Commercial Banking Graduate programme Learn about commercial banking through a variety of roles. You could be analysing risks to provide safe lending options, advising customers on expanding their operations, or helping them to become more sustainable. More information and apply
Technology Graduate Programme - Technical Business Analyst Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme A two-year programme for people who enjoy working with others to figure out challenges and provide technological solutions. More information and apply
Global Private Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Switzerland, UK Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Come build your customer-facing career and develop your commercial mindset and expertise while working with our international and diverse high net worth client base. More information and apply
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