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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Programme Academic status Location Business area Programme type Description
Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme University graduate Mainland China, Malaysia, Taiwan, USA Commercial Banking, Digital Business Services, Global Banking & Markets, Wealth and Personal Banking Internships and Work Placements Join the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme. More information and apply
HSBC Singapore Apprenticeship Programme (Polytechnic) University graduate, University undergraduate Mainland China, Malaysia, Taiwan, USA Digital Business Services Internships and Work Placements 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, Singapore, UK 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, UK 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 Mainland China, Poland, UK 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 Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK 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
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
Commercial Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK, USA 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, UK 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 Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK 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 Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Switzerland, USA 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 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 Student Work Placement University undergraduate, University graduate Mainland China, Malaysia, Taiwan, USA Commercial Banking, Global Functions, Wealth and Personal Banking 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 Hong Kong SAR, Singapore 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
Operating Excellence Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Poland, Singapore Digital Business Services Internships and Work Placements This eight to ten week programme designed for penultimate year students will give you all the skills you need to launch a successful career with HSBC. 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
Securities Services Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, UK Global Banking & Markets Internships and Work Placements Gain insight into how we connect clients and their investors to investment opportunities across the globe, safekeeping their assets, valuing their portfolios and settling their transactions. 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 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
Wealth and Personal Banking Internship Penultimate year undergraduates Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, USA 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
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