Careers in UK Commercial Banking
With our global brand recognition and a reputation for building loyal client relationships, our UK Commercial Banking team connect businesses of all size to growth opportunities – both within the UK and internationally. We provide clients with tailored financial products and services including credit and lending, cross-border trade and treasury services, sustainable finance, and real estate finance.
Who are we looking for?
UK Commercial Banking offers a variety of roles for people interested in helping businesses to succeed. We have a particular focus on companies that aspire to grow internationally and use our global connections and expertise to spot trends in world trade and identify opportunities for our customers. We typically look for people with an international mindset, who are curious about how business works in different markets and who can build long-term relationships with our customers.
Stuart Tait, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC UK, explains: “UK Commercial Banking is a key part of HSBC UK and at the forefront for growth opportunities and investment, to help us better serve our clients both domestically and internationally. It showcases the breadth of what HSBC has to offer with opportunities on the frontline, as well as in strategic transformation, essential risk control, and product development. We have a great culture, fostering high performance and colleague development to create an environment where we can all be at our best.”
A diversity of opportunities
We divide our customers into three groups: business banking (for small businesses), mid-market companies and large corporates. Relationship Management is a fundamental offering within UK Commercial Banking so that we can work very closely with customers to build an in-depth understanding of their needs. Watch our video to find out more about working in Relationship Management.
We also offer roles across the spectrum, including general management and strategy, business development, analysis, support, and administration. Expand the accordions below to find out more about the diverse teams that make up UK Commercial Banking.
Our Business Banking division supports customers through a mix of relationship management and digital channels. Join us here and you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) including future PLCs and technological innovators.
Here we primarily serve clients which turnover between GBP15m and GBP350m and help to drive their business success. Join us in Mid-Market Enterprises and play a key role in achieving our aim of being the leading full-service mid-market corporate bank in the UK.
If you’re passionate about innovative finance solutions join our team in Structured Finance and ignite the growth trajectory of some of our fastest-growing customers. You will support and enable clients to achieve their growth ambitions through delivering organic and acquisitive growth strategies.
Here, you’ll be working with some of our largest clients and bring the whole of the HSBC capabilities to their businesses. You’ll be exposed to listed (FTSE-250) and large private businesses giving you exposure to the high-profile work we conduct with these clients.
Our team in GPS are at the heart of the entire product lifecycles across all UK Commercial Banking segments, providing workable solutions for our customers. You’ll help shape the future of cash, card, and virtual solutions to enable our clients to make payments faster, simpler, and more securely.
Our team across GTS provide trade finance and risk mitigation solutions to customers all over the world, from SME’s through to Large Corporates and Multinationals. A career in GTS will see you playing a key role in establishing bespoke solutions for our customers.
Here you will be central to our customers’ growth through the design and maintenance of lending products and propositions, whilst building relationships across the bank to implement workable products safely and sustainably.
Our Customer team’s objectives are to drive performance, strategic growth and customer centricity, through a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us here and you’ll be working in an environment where innovation meets execution.
Our Risk Team play a pivotal role in safeguarding our operations and customers. You’ll be at the heart of our mission to grow safely and sustainably, gaining invaluable skills and contributing to our commitment to protect our customers and communities.
A rewarding environment
We want everyone to be at their best, so we promote flexibility, collaboration, learning and wellbeing. We encourage curiosity and creativity, to seek out better ways to solve problems and make a positive impact on our customers’ experience. There are many benefits, including improved wellbeing for employees, a more inclusive work environment and a reduction in our carbon footprint.
You can also look forward to a competitive salary, hybrid working and a flexible benefits package including:
- Non-contributory pension
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Share options
- Annual bonuses
- Private medical care
Meet our people
A place where I could truly belong
Abi joined HSBC as a contractor but become a permanent member of the team in 2020. She felt it was a place she truly belonged and an organisation whose values aligned to her own personal values.
From intern to senior manager
Starting out as intern in 2018, James would never have imagined that within a few years he’d progress to a senior manager. He believes he’s gained a breadth of experience, taken on multiple responsibilities and had the opportunities to progress with all the support needed on the way.
Making the most of opportunities
Now a Relationship Director in UK Commercial Banking, Nina joined HSBC without A-levels or a degree. She’s testament to how far you can progress here with the right determination, ambition and support.
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