Securities Services Internship

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.

During your 10 weeks with us, you’ll be part of one our teams such as Product Management, Sales, Client Account Management, Strategy, Digital & Innovation, Chief Operating Office and/ or the Non-Financial Risk Office.

- You’ll be responsible for supporting and delivering a project that will give you direct experience with - and knowledge of - our business, products and services.

In some roles you could be working directly with clients, while in other roles your customers may be other colleagues and teams in the bank.

You’ll have opportunities to spend time with our current Graduates and connect with other interns to share with and learn from each other.

You’ll work closely with your placement manager, direct team, intern sponsor and a variety of other colleagues who will help you develop your knowledge and capabilities so that you’re set up to succeed.

For successful interns, this internship is a stepping stone to our Graduate Programme where you will be able to gain more knowledge and experience in Securities Services.

We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. You’ll bring your own unique personality, perspective, and a mix of skills to contribute to our diverse and inclusive teams.

You’re curious, willing to learn and want to try a variety of roles to find what suits your interests and aspirations. When you find the right opportunity, you take it.

Change and novelty don’t phase you. You’re comfortable and confident networking and collaborating with all sorts of people and believe in teamwork.

You’ll increase your knowledge of Securities Services through the support, training and experience you’ll get by working alongside teams involved in custody services, investment operations, fund administration and middle office services.

You’ll gain insight into one or two products or services over 10 weeks.

You’ll learn how to navigate your way around a large, global organisation, improve your communication skills, and develop capabilities in a variety of technical areas.

You’ll understand the relationships between our Markets and Securities Services business, and how they work together to serve our clients.

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 Securities Services programme (duration 1:48) By rotating through different teams Ridhwan is learning where his strengths lie and what areas he enjoys so that he knows in which direction to take his career

Quote from Ella in Hong Kong, I get a wide range of exposure to financial markets through different rotations in sales, trading, and structuring, which helps build my market knowledge and helps me identify what area suits me best.

Quote from Ishika in Singapore, I believe HSBC has a great culture and is filled with the most brilliant and caring individuals who make exceptional teammates. The collaborative and nurturing environment has enabled me to grow extensively.

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For:	Penultimate year undergraduates
Duration:	5 to 16 weeks (depending on programme and country or territory)
Areas:	Securities Services
Start date:	May 2023 onwards