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>

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1 to 30 of 55 programmes
Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
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 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
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
Commercial Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Indonesia, 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
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 Private Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates 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
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
Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme University graduate Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Join the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme. 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
Operating Excellence Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Poland Digital Business Services Graduate programme This two-year graduate programme will give you experience in driving business change, so you can deliver the innovative solutions and best-in-class customer experiences that define our success. More information and apply
Quantitative Finance Associate Programme PhD student or graduate UK Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme A competitively paid two-year programme, where you’ll gain experience in quantitative analytics roles in our Markets & Securities Services business working on cutting-edge projects across different asset classes. More information and apply
Securities Services Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Hong Kong SAR Global Banking & Markets Graduate programme A two-year programme providing you the opportunity to work in various teams within Securities Services, across our Investor Services and Direct Custody and Clearing products. 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
Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate Programme Final year students or recent graduates Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE Wealth and Personal Banking Graduate programme Start your leadership career with a business that provides a variety of experiences in customer relations, product development, digital transformation, strategy, analytics, risk, and marketing. More information and apply
HSBC Singapore Apprenticeship Programme (Polytechnic) Entry-level job seeker, Final year students or recent graduates, Recent graduate Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE Digital Business Services Graduate programme A 12-month Apprenticeship Programme for polytechnic graduates who want to gain hands on work experience in banking and financial services. More information and apply
Technology Internship - Engineering Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Poland Digital Business Services Internships and Work Placements A two-year programme to learn and hone the skills needed to develop, maintain and optimise technological infrastructure. More information and apply
Technology Internship - Data Penultimate year undergraduates Poland Digital Business Services Internships and Work Placements Learn how our Data teams use the value of data and information to help deliver better customer experiences based on insight. More information and apply
Technology Internship - Cyber Penultimate year undergraduates Poland Digital Business Services Internships and Work Placements A deep dive into cybersecurity for people from any background who like to think differently and have an interest in learning how our cybersecurity team keeps our systems safe and secure. More information and apply
Investment Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates, University graduate UAE 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 UAE 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 Foundation Apprenticeship Entry-level job seeker UK Wealth and Personal Banking Schools and Apprentices Foundation Apprenticeships (Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland) offer the chance to gain real-world working experience in an entry-level role, whilst studying for fully-funded professional qualifications. 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
UK Insight Programme University undergraduate UK Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking Insight programmes Get an introduction to how finance and treasury teams operate in an international organisation by working on impactful projects that will help you build practical skills and the experience to shape your future in finance. More information and apply
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