University students and graduates
University students and graduates
Join us and you’ll jump straight into a career full of potential and work on projects with the size and impact only HSBC can offer.
Explore careers at HSBC
Sales and investments
Work with financial products and services, making or guiding investment decisions for the bank and its clients, ranging from individuals to some of the world’s biggest organisations.
Investment banking
Support high profile clients on complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and other fund-raising activities to drive their growth.
Learn moreTrading
Work in the fast-paced world of the financial markets, supporting the buying and selling of assets.
Learn moreSales and investments
Sell our products and services, and/or advise clients ranging from governments and companies of all sizes to high-net-worth and other individuals.
Learn moreTechnology
Work with the latest technology to make banking simpler, faster and safer for over 40 million clients and customers worldwide.
Engineering
Shape the future of banking tech. Solve real problems and make an impact on a global scale.
Learn moreRelationship management
Manage customer and client relationships in areas across the bank from commercial, to retail and investment banking.
Relationship management
Manage customer and client relationships in areas across the bank from commercial, to retail and investment banking.
Learn moreAnalysis and data
Consult, advise, and guide internal and external clients and unlock the power of data in informing strategy and decision-making.
Data analytics
Extract, analyse and interpret data to drive strategic decision-making for the bank.
Learn moreBusiness analysis and consulting
Shape the future of HSBC with data, insight and creative thinking.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Do I need to have studied finance to work for HSBC?
No, not at all. We welcome students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds. We’re interested in the skills and unique perspectives you bring, not what you studied. Over 60 per cent of the students that join us don’t have a background in finance and we’re actively working to increase that number. We see the value in teams that contain a broad mix of people from different backgrounds and with different ways of seeing the world.
I don’t know anything about banking, so how do I know which programme to apply to?
We have a variety of roles ranging from trading to technology, consulting to sales – and everything in-between. If you’re not sure where you might best fit, you can use our Skills Matcher (opens in new window). Answer a few simple questions about what you enjoy, and we’ll guide you to programmes and roles that we think will suit you best.
Is working in the finance industry tough?
Financial services is a dynamic and exciting area to work in. No day is ever the same. There can be a lot to learn at the beginning, but we have support structures in place to ensure that you succeed: from mentors and buddies, to skills development programmes, resource groups, wellness initiatives and hybrid working. And while the pressure and hours can be intense in roles like trading and investment banking, that’s not the case across the bank.
How can I stay up to date on your opportunities?
Join our Talent Community (opens in new window) and we’ll send you a monthly email about what’s happening at HSBC and ways to join us.
Paths to your future career
Your entry routes to a career with us.
Insight programmes
Experience our work environment before joining an internship or graduate programme.
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Duration1-5 days
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Open toStudents and graduates at various academic stages
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AvailabilityHong Kong, Mainland China, Mexico, Poland, UK
Internships and work placements
Preparation for joining our graduate programme.
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DurationInternships 8-10 weeks, work placements 6-18 months
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Open toPenultimate-year students and recent graduates
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AvailabilityHong Kong, India, Mainland China, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, UK, USA
Graduate programmes
A development programme to equip you with the skills and experience you’ll need for an ongoing career.
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Duration1-2 years
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Open toFinal-year students and recent graduates
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AvailabilityHong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mainland China, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, UK, USA
Edgar
Role: Principal Engineer Joined: 2007 Location: Guangzhou, China Studied: Computer Science and Technology
“HSBC is a people-first organisation that promotes professional growth and prioritises work-life balance.”
A career without boundaries
At HSBC we won’t hold you back; with ongoing skills development, global exposure and the support of 200,000+ colleagues, you can be assured of a career with purpose and potential from day one. Where it goes will be up to you.
