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Commercial Banking Internship

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.

Commercial Banking connects entrepreneurial businesses to opportunities through our relationship managers and digital capabilities.

You’ll work with our customer-facing Relationship Managers and their teams, supporting small enterprises seeking to expand domestically and large companies operating internationally.

Towards the end of your internship, you’ll get a business-related project to complete on your own or with other interns. This will be your opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills you’ve developed during the internship.

Your project could be looking at sustainability ideas that support our business, helping our Team Managers and Relationship Managers deliver growth, or suggesting process improvements that improve the experiences of our customers and employees.

The project will form part of the assessment at the end of your internship. Those who excel will be considered for our Commercial Banking Graduate Programme, where you will have the opportunity to build an international network and collaborate with clients in developed and developing markets.

New challenges excite you. Change doesn’t phase you. You’re curious, like to learn and build relationships.

You want to play an active role in helping entrepreneurs and businesses connect with opportunities.

You believe in the positive impact banking can have in driving economic growth and helping businesses achieve sustainability goals.

You’ll start your internship with a comprehensive induction to give you an overview of our Commercial Bank and insights from other grads and employees working in a variety of specialised areas.

A Buddy will help you navigate your way, make connections, and bridge the gap between academic learning and professional work.

You’ll be supported with training in personal branding, networking and relationship building. You’ll also have unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Fit for Banking modules, as well as bespoke development pathways on Degreed.

You’ll also be invited to our Global Speaker Series where you’ll connect with other interns and senior executives so you can start building your global network.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and people to support you during your time with us so that you’re well prepared for your future. Read more about the support you’ll get.

Meet the grads currently on our programmes. They’ll tell you what life is like at HSBC, what they’re doing and learning, and share advice based on their experience.

Life on the Commercial Banking programme (duration 1:49) Elizabeth is developing her business and personal skills by helping clients from a variety of industries across the world. Her ambition is to leverage HSBC’s international network and work abroad

Quote from Alia in the UAE, I’m interested in the corporate world and have a dream of running my own business one day. Through the programme, I’ve significantly increased my banking knowledge and feel more confident and outspoken.

Quote from Alma in Mexico, HSBC's respectful and inclusive culture makes me feel unique and important. I’m encouraged and supported to achieve my career goals.

Quote from Jasmine in Canada, HSBC has many Employee Resource Groups, which anyone can join to find support and community. As a new joiner to the bank, the Caribbean and African Network for Diversity and Inclusion gave me a sense of belonging in a new setting.

Quote from Jason in Hong Kong, I feel comfortable showing my creativity in HSBC’s speak-up culture by bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the team.

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For:	Juniors (third year students), Penultimate year and Penultimate year MBA undergraduates
Duration:	8 - 10 weeks
Areas:	Commercial Banking
Start date:	July 2024 onwards
Location:	Mainland China

Mainland China - HSBC Bank China

Requirements:	Available to work full time for 8 weeks commencing July 2024 Obtained, or expected to achieve, a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA if you are studying in mainland China or a 2:1 or equivalent degree if you are studying outside of mainland China (as appears on your official university transcript or Degree certificate) Fluent in English and Mandarin Legally permitted to work in mainland China
Applications open:	16 August 2023
Applications close:	31 March 2024
Start date:	July 2024 onwards

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