Data analytics
At an international bank, data is everywhere – we need people with great analytical skills, who love the idea of solving complex challenges, to help us unlock the true power and value of data, while ensuring it is accurate and secure.
Working with data to deliver global impact
A passion for working with technology, data and coding languages will help you to identify patterns and trends and deliver data-based insights that shape major business decisions for the bank and our customers across the world.
Skills you’ll develop
Your skillset is your passport around HSBC. You'll continue to develop a core set of behavioural skills that will enable you to have a long and varied career with us - think skills like collaboration, learning agility and communication.
These behavioural skills form the foundation you need to continually develop industry-relevant technical skills. Your technical proficiency will evolve as you assume greater responsibility and take on new roles. The skills below are an example of what you’ll learn.
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Data analysis in Excel
Using Excel for analysis and visual reports.
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SQL, Python and/or R
Using coding tools to work with and analyse data.
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Data visualisation
Turning data into charts and visuals.
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Data cleaning and pre-processing
Cleaning messy data to get it ready for analysis.
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Data quality and protection management practices
Ensuring data is accurate and secure.
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Data warehousing concepts
Understanding how data is stored for large-scale analysis.
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Dashboard development
Creating dashboards to track key performance indicators.
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Risk analysis, management, governance
Spotting and managing business and legal risks.
Frequently asked questions
No, you don’t need a background in technology to apply. We do ask you to complete a coding assessment during the recruitment process. So, some capability in coding is a pre-requisite, but you don’t need to have formally studied it. In some locations we offer insight programmes which teach basic coding ability, preparing you to apply to our internship and graduate programmes.
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. As someone new to the team, we encourage you to come into the office as often as you can to interact with your 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.
Working environment
Every day is a date with data – it’s exciting, sometimes pressurised work as you identify solutions to challenges that others can’t crack and communicate what data tells us in ways that others can understand. Resilience and great communication skills will be key, and you’ll be given all the support and learning tools you need to succeed.
Our teams
Sometimes you’ll be working as part of a team across different time zones and sometimes you’ll be working alone – but you’ll always be connected to a global network of colleagues ready to share their expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a range of subject matter experts – all in a flexible working environment.
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Guangzhou and Xi’an, Mainland China
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Pune and Hyderabad, India
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Sheffield, UK
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Krakow, Poland
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Hong Kong
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Mexico City and Azcapotzalco, Mexico
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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.
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