Cyber
An interest in working with technology and data, and the ability to break down complex problems to find solutions, will set you up for an exciting career in cyber.
Keeping the bank and our customers safe
At HSBC, roles don’t come much more important than protecting the money and data that our customers trust us to look after. If you’re a creative, analytical thinker, who focuses on detail, you could be joining a 2,000+ team of colleagues around the world, working with the latest technology to ensure that HSBC remains safe and secure.
Skills you’ll develop
Network /software security
Protecting networks and software from unauthorised access, attacks, hackers or bugs.
Security information and event management
Monitoring systems to detect security threats in real time.
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Testing systems to find and fix security weaknesses.
Security incident response
Responding quickly to cyber threats or breaches.
Risk analysis, management and compliance
Spotting and managing business and legal risks.
Identity and access management
Controlling who can access different systems or data.
Cryptography
Protecting data using encryption techniques.
Security assessments and audits
Reviewing security processes to find and fix gaps.
Step by step application guide
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Apply
Answer simple eligibility questions and potentially provide a copy of your CV.
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Advise of adjustments
Tell us about any adjustments you may require during the application process.
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Access support
Join the Candidate Zone and be guided through the application process.
Working environment
Keeping one step ahead of evolving global cyber threats can be fast-paced and pressurised work. Whether working alone, or as part of a team, you’ll be excited by the challenge of using your knowledge of where security vulnerabilities exist, and your insight into where threats might be coming from to think fast and act even faster.
Sheffield, UK
Guangzhou and Xian, Mainland China
Our teams
You’ll have to absorb a lot of information and learn quickly as you go, but you’ll have a global network of experts from across the bank ready to pass on their knowledge and support you in your work. You’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas and given the space to explore and develop them. You could be working with emerging technologies such as AI and Quantum and have the opportunity to obtain industry recognised certifications as you develop your technical skills.
Justyna
Role: Cybersecurity Design and User Experience Joined: 2024 Location: Krakow, Poland Studied: Arts
I’m in the office twice a week - just the right amount of time to connect with my colleagues and maintain a sense of community.
Frequently asked questions
No, you don’t, you just need to be interested in a career in cyber.
None, we will teach you everything you need to know.
In general the work-life balance in these roles is good. While there will always be the occasion when urgent deadlines mean working a few extra hours, or the need start a little earlier or stay a little later to connect with a colleague in a different time zone, most graduates work usual office hours.
In general HSBC supports hybrid working. The work pattern for the training programme is included on the detailed programme description which is viewable when applications open. As someone new to the team, we do encourage you to come into the office as often as you can to interact with your graduate peers and learn from your colleagues, however we support you to work across home and office locations.
Once a programme is open for applications you will find it listed on the Find a programme page.
Application opening dates vary for different programmes and markets. To be emailed when programmes open, join our Talent Community (opens in new window).
We don’t offer all programmes in all markets, and in several locations our graduate programme places are filled via our internships. In locations where internships are available, they are the best route to securing a graduate opportunity. Our insight programmes (where they are offered) are also a great way to fast-track to an internship programme.
The best way to know when we open applications is to join our Talent Community (opens in new window).
You will receive a monthly email which will advise you which programmes we are actively recruiting for.
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