Markets Internship

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.

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You’ll work with a mix of Sales and Trading desks to help advise clients on their portfolios. This experience will give you a solid understanding of different products offered within our key asset classes such as Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets Rates and Commodities; Global Debt Markets; Equities; and Securities Financing.

You’ll assist in an analytical project or build new tools that support the desk.

You will have the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge necessary for the role and successful candidates will be prepared to advance to our Graduate programme.

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For: Juniors (third year) students
Duration: 5 to 16 weeks (depending on programme and country or territory)
Areas: Markets - Sales and Trading
Start date: June 2024 onwards
Location: USA
New York - Markets
Requirements: You will graduate with an undergraduate or post graduate Degree in or before June 2025. Currently hold a 3.2 cumulative GPA or overseas equivalent. You will not require visa sponsorship for employment in the US now or in the future including OPT and F-1 visa. Be fluent in English and be legally permitted to work in the US. Please note that you can only make one application each recruitment cycle. Candidates should make an informed decision before applying by reviewing the different business areas and location sections on our website. HSBC targets a fixed pay range of $48.07 per hour for this role. At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide competitive total compensation and benefits programs. Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle. The Company will award a stipend of $2,000.00 to help offset the housing cost incurred during the internship, and you will be eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) plan.
Applications open: 13 February 2023
Applications close: 31 May 2023
Start date: June 2024 onwards

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