Our Global Banking Internships will inspire you to apply your skills in an international business and allow you to explore your interests within either Coverage Banking, Capital Financing and Investment Banking Coverage, or Global Liquidity and Cash Management.

For: University students who have finished their Junior or third year of college

Duration: 10 weeks

Areas: Markets - Markets (off-cycle), Sales, Sales (off-cycle), Trading, Trading (off-cycle) or Quants

Start date: June 2023 

Location: Nationwide

Overview

On our competitively paid internship, you’ll experience life in either Markets (Sales and Trading), Global Research or Securities Services providing you with a well-rounded idea of what a career in Markets & Securities Services can offer.

What you can expect

Markets & Securities Services at HSBC provides Markets, Global Research and Securities Services requirements to major government, corporate and institutional clients worldwide, uniquely positioned to provide a bridge between emerging and developed markets. We look for determination and courageous thinking, and we'll reward your efforts with mutual support and a clear path for your future.

• You’ll work alongside industry specialists, learning how the different areas of Markets & Securities Services work together to serve the broad range of needs of our clients. 
• You’ll collaborate with a diverse community of peers who will encourage you to succeed.
• Our program of training, delivered through interactive presentations, case studies and workshops, will help you keep up to date with the fast-paced environment of Markets & Securities Services.

What you will do

In Sales you will, 

• Develop an understanding of different asset classes and product types. You will also learn how the solutions we offer differ depending on client type and needs.
• Understand the importance of both strong external and internal relationships.
• Work closely not only with your Sales colleagues, but also with Trading and Global Research to ensure we deliver the best service to our clients.
• Learn how to formulate views, with the aim that you can present a trade idea by the end of your internship. You will build your communication skills by presenting market views and investment solutions.

In Trading you will, 

• Build your understanding of the various dynamics that drive markets. You will learn the correlations between various factors and get a feeling for what to look out for when trading a particular market.
• Learn about the broad range of products offered within our key asset classes: Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets Rates and Commodities; Global Debt Markets; Equities; and Securities Financing, and understand why clients trade them.
• Assist in an analytical project or build new tools that support the desk.
• Understand the relationships between Sales, Structuring and Trading, as well as how this works to serve our clients.

For those interested in our Global Research internship, you will, 

• Work alongside a team of experts to identify investment opportunities that support the needs of our clients.
• Learn how our Economists analyse global themes and trends in order to make economic and policy forecasts.

For those interested in our Securities Services internship, you will

• Gain insight into a number of areas such as custody services, investment operations, fund administration and middle office services. Training, support and industry advice will be available throughout your internship.
• Be part of our team, learning how we deliver regional and international services and handle end-to-end transactions in a way that protects our clients’ interests.
• Work with peers and specialists to develop your skills and broaden your knowledge of Securities Services, and how to offer a better client service in a world that is more regulated and competitively challenging than ever.

Requirements

• You are expecting to graduate with an undergraduate degree in or before June 2024.
• Currently hold a 3.2 cumulative GPA or overseas equivalent.
• You will not require visa sponsorship for employment in the US now or in the future including OPT and F-1 visa. 
• Fluent in English and be legally permitted to work in the US.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Our global businesses serve around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. Our customers range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies, governments and international organizations. We aim to connect them to opportunities and help them to achieve their ambitions.