HSBC Global Businesses – Company Profile

7.5 Average Rating

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Average rating over 31 reviews

Opportunities Offered

  • Internship (1-4 Months)

Sectors

  • Banking/Finance
  • Banking - Investment
  • Banking - Commercial
  • Financial Management

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Be the future of Banking

HSBC is one of the few truly global banking organisations with an international network, a strong balance sheet and a powerful position in the world’s growth markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and The Americas.

HSBC’s strategic goal is to become the world’s leading international bank. Our strength in both emerging markets and more developed economies means we are well positioned to succeed.

At HSBC, we look for high-calibre, open-minded, internationally-focused and intellectually curious people. We recruit team-spirited and ambitious individuals who have the interpersonal skills to build networks with colleagues and clients the world over.

A diverse range of programmes

We offer the chance to begin a future with one of the few truly global banks. We are looking for high calibre, creative and motivated individuals with a genuine interest in global finance, the willingness to take on real responsibility and the desire to join us at this exciting time in our business. We offer a wide range of global Analyst and Summer Analyst opportunities in the following business areas: Global Banking and Markets, Global Asset Management, Global Private Banking, Global Transaction Banking, HSBC Technology Services and HSBC Amanah.

In addition, we also offer select opportunities for MBA Associates and Summer Associates in Global Banking – Advisory and Global Markets.

A commitment to ongoing development

We can give you the opportunity to learn hands-on and develop the skills necessary to succeed; we have designed an extensive and structured induction programme offering comprehensive business, technical and behavioural skills training as well as the opportunity to learn about our international culture, strategy and values and gain a range of transferable soft skills. You will continue to receive technical and personal development training as your programme progresses. In addition, you will work alongside some of the finest professionals in the industry, taking advantage of our extensive financial strength and international network.

An international dimension

Our breadth of opportunities will allow you to gain wide exposure and form invaluable international networks that can last the length of your career. The environment is multicultural and dynamic. HSBC’s diverse culture is one that supports teamwork, drive and ambition. It is also one that demands integrity, respect and community spirit.

This is an environment where everything has an international dimension – in terms of the work you will undertake, the colleagues, and also clients, that you will work with. It is an excellent platform for a career that offers a diverse long-term range of opportunities across many different areas.

Could you Be the future of Banking?

For full details regarding the opportunities we offer, and to submit your application online, please visit our dedicated website.

www.hsbcnet.com/campusrecruitment

Facts & Figures

Number of Internships Available This Year*
200
UCAS Points Required To Apply
300
Degree Class Required To Apply
2:1 (Two One)

* Values quoted are approximate

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Meet Sophie

  • Name: Sophie
  • University: Sheffield
  • Course: Economics
  • Position: Penultimate Year Internship in Lending Services, Head Office 1st year internship in Corporate Real Estate, Commercial banking London

  • How much responsibility were you given during your placements?

    During both my internships I had been given a fair amount of responsibility and the projects I had been given always had the opportunity to really add value to my departments. My managers always involved me so I could witness how certain processes worked and they really made me feel part of the work they were doing at the time.

    To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    HSBC really makes their interns and graduates feel valued. You have exposure to senior management from very early on and the unusual opportunity to move around within the Bank from department to department or from country to country. The unique point about HSBC to me is that they don’t recruit due to someone’s knowledge base, they recruit you for the type of person you are and then teach you the knowledge you need. Every single employee that I have encountered has been more than happy to help, interested in what I’m doing and always strived to involve me wherever possible.

    What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    Having done previous internships in other companies, I cannot speak highly enough of the environment at this organisation. HSBC places a real importance on bringing your whole self to work and they mean it. Everyone is genuinely themselves here, no false pretences or people leaving their jackets on their chair overnight to make it seem like they’re at work at 1am! It was a very happy and friendly environment to work in.

    In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company invest in you?

    Staff development is top priority for HSBC. Before you start your internship you spend two days at Bricket Wood (HSBC’s residential training centre), learning about yourself, the Bank and the other interns. Then in your first few days you must complete some mandatory learning which is all highly interactive and informative. There is also the HSBC Business School on the Intranet which gives you the flexibility to tailor your learning and develop in the areas you want to concentrate on in more detail. The first month of my graduate scheme will be spent learning on the GGDP (Group Graduate Development Programme) and during my two years, I will receive full support (funding and study leave) towards gaining the IFS BSc in Banking Management and Practice.

    Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    One of the biggest draws of working for HSBC for me, other than the global aspect of the business, is their involvement in charitable work and commitment to environmental issues. Even though I was only there for seven weeks in total this summer, I was given the opportunity to work with fellow interns to organise an event to raise money for KidsCompany – the charity chosen by the Graduate Communities Committee. I was also involved with the Diversity Team within the Global Bank, to encourage gender diversity across the organisation.

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Placement & Internship Reviews

These are a handful of the most recent reviews of placement experiences at HSBC Global Businesses. Browse all their reviews here.

  Placement & Internship Reviews for HSBC Global Businesses
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Insight week
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring intership
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses HSBC Spring Insight
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Insight
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Insight Week
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses HSBC Spring Insight Programme
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Intern
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Insight Programme
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Global Banking & Markets
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Greater London
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses HSBC Spring Insight Programme
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★★
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Intern
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Intern
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Spring Insight Programme
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Business Analyst
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
  • Salary: £24,000 - £25,999
  • Location: Central London and City
  • Duration: Internship (1-4 Months)
Review of a placement or internship at HSBC Global Businesses Civil Engineer
HSBC Global Businesses
★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Salary: £10,000 - £11,999
  • Location: Rest of the World
  • Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)

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