Development

Whatever global programme you join, our structured support for students and graduates will ensure you can make the most of the learning opportunities on offer. These will help you to shape, improve and develop skills that are important to your personal development.

If you’re not applying for a global graduate programme, explore HSBC’s career development here

Intern development

During your internship at HSBC, you’ll build your skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. We’ll work with you to nurture and develop your strengths, as well as understand your potential and what motivates you, before you have the opportunity to join us on our global graduate programme.

Learning every day

As you grow, we grow (duration 1:29) Embark on a journey of continuous learning at HSBC that will help you discover the right path for you

A structured internship

Join us on an internship and you’ll be invited to take advantage of many opportunities to learn and develop. These include:

An induction: you’ll start your placement with an induction into the business and the specific business area you have chosen
Continuous guidance: your line manager will be on hand to offer advice on your career options and guide your ambitions
Real-work experience: you’ll be working on live project work, so you’ll have the opportunity to learn within your role from the moment you join us
Support: you’ll be assigned a buddy, with whom you can share ideas and discuss your career motivations
Networking events: you can also attend our regular business and social events (including ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions), alongside your day-to-day role, to build your network and knowledge
Our volunteering programme: you could develop new skills outside finance – while contributing to the communities in which we work

We want all our interns to thrive with us and be successful on their programme. If you perform well and would like to pursue a career at HSBC, we will consider you for a position on one of our global graduate programmes after your placement.

Student opportunities

We offer a range of options for students who are at university, whether you are in your first, penultimate or final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate course.

Graduate development

As a graduate, you’ll be keen to gain the skills and experience you need to launch your professional life. That’s why our programmes are designed to promote continuous learning, networking opportunities, early responsibility and offer insights from across the business.

Learning every day

As you grow, we grow (duration 1:29) Embark on a journey of continuous learning at HSBC that will help you discover the right path for you

Induction

Each global graduate programme begins with an induction, where you’ll meet other new graduates and your programme managers. It’s an exciting first opportunity to:

Hear from senior leaders about our global strategy and vision
Start building your global network that will be essential for your new role and future
Explore how you can help shape the future of HSBC
Gather all the important details about your programme to help you have a flying start

Business rotations

Our global graduate programmes may include a number of rotations, providing you with a breadth of experience across our core business areas. The aim is to:

Help shape your career and give you an idea of what you want to specialise in once you have finished the programme
Build your understanding of our products and services and how they help our clients thrive
Give you the opportunity to share fresh ideas and make a tangible impact on our business
Broaden your network: you’ll have the chance to meet lots of new and experienced colleagues who will support and guide you along the way

Business insights

You’ll also have the opportunity to take advantage of other learning activities, such as:

HSBC speaker series and ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions, which give an insight into new thinking, potential career journeys and the bank’s strategic priorities
Specific initiatives around innovation and entrepreneurialism to encourage you to share your ideas
Taking part in sustainability projects that connect you even more closely to the communities we serve

Qualifications and professional development

Regardless of what subject you studied at university, we will provide you with the necessary tools to be successful in your role. For example:

Training and support to help you achieve any regulatory certification you require or professional qualifications to advance your knowledge
As well as a line manager, you’ll also have a programme manager who can guide you through what this involves. You’ll also have a mentor and a ‘buddy’ who will provide guidance too: having been a new graduate themselves, they can help you navigate through the various development opportunities on offer

Structured classroom training, online training and access to our global HSBC University means you can constantly update and build on your expertise.

Ongoing support

As well as providing formal training, we recognise the value in learning from others. You’ll benefit from:

Your graduate network and the HSBC graduate programme alumni
Access to your assigned buddy, your graduate programme manager and mentor to seek advice whenever needed
Regular networking opportunities for your graduate group to help you and your peers to thrive
Support from our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These play an important role in building a culture that we can all be proud of, and are similar to the clubs and societies that you may have had access to at school, college or university. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups
Sessions to develop your soft skills and ‘transition’ training to support you as you complete the programme and start the next step in your career

Graduate opportunities

With continuous learning, early responsibility and extensive networking, our graduate opportunities are a great way to start a successful career at HSBC.