Hong Kong Student Work Placement
Want to know life and work are like in a leading global bank? This six-month work placement will give you the chance to gain hands-on experience while developing your knowledge of our business and the financial services industry as whole.
Ready to apply?
We encourage you to apply for this programme as soon as possible as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date if all vacancies are filled.
Scroll below the tabbed table to find out if it's currently open.
If the programme is closed, join our talent community (opens in new window) (opens in new window) to stay informed about news, events, our programmes, and career opportunities.
Click through the tabs if you want to know more about the programme before applying.
Your HSBC journey will be built upon - and thrive with - your skills.
We know how important it is to have the right skills, both for your future and ours. By building this skillset now, we’ll help you develop the agility to keep learning new skills throughout your career.
Over the course of six months, you'll:
- Gain practical experience that will complement your academic studies.
- Earn credit equivalencies that count towards your degree (subject to university requirements).
- Be given real responsibilities across a selection of interesting projects.
- Use your talents and academic knowledge to add real value to our work.
- Be valued as the individual you are, and for the unique contribution you bring.
The business areas we hire into are:
- Commercial Banking, which includes Business Banking, Global Trade Solutions, Client Coverage and Wholesale Chief Operating Office
- Wealth and Personal Banking, which includes Retail Products and Distribution, Insurance, Digital Platform and Customer Proposition Management
- Global Functions, which includes Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance
Click the headings to find out more about working in each of these areas.
| For: | Hong Kong residents who are lawfully employable in Hong Kong from a recognized local or overseas university. Preferably undergraduate students, from any degree disciplines, graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028 |
|---|---|
| Duration: | Six months |
| Areas: | *Commercial Banking, Wealth and Personal Banking, and Global Functions |
| Start date: | January 2025 |
| Location: | Hong Kong |
| Applications open: | 15 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Applications close: | 4 November 2024 |
Careers events
Our events provide an insight into the range of career opportunities at HSBC.
Looking for something different?
Explore other programmes for students and graduates at HSBC.