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 (%)

31 to 40 of 50 programmes
Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
Commercial Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Mainland China 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 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 USA 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, Penultimate year undergraduates 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 Hong Kong SAR Commercial Banking, Wealth and Personal Banking, Global Functions 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 UAE 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
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