Programme Type: Internship Programme

Start Date and Duration: Mon Jun 07, 2027; 10 weeks

Opening Date: Mon Aug 17, 2026

Closing Date: Mon Sep 14, 2026

Area of Interest: Relationship Management

Business Area: International Wealth and Premier Banking

Pay Range Min: 30.00 Per Hour

Pay Range Max: 30.00 Per Hour

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

About the business area

Our Private Bank delivers world-class solutions to high-net-worth clients seeking to grow, protect, preserve or transfer their wealth. 

Who you are

You’re a team player who’s curious about the world of private banking and eager to learn how client relationships and financial solutions work in real life. You don’t need financial experience – just a positive attitude, adaptability, an interest in financial services and a willingness to dive in. 

A great candidate for the role will: 

• Enjoy collaborating with others to solve challenges. 
• Be open-minded and quick to pick up new knowledge, finding ways to put it into practice. 
• Communicate clearly, making complex ideas easy to understand. 
• Stay calm and adaptable when plans change or challenges arise. 
• Value building strong relationships with others.

 

What you’ll do

During your internship, you’ll rotate across teams and get hands-on experience in private banking. You’ll: 

• Support Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors, or Credit Advisers in their daily work. 
• Build knowledge of asset classes, financial products, and credit offerings. 
• Learn the basics of lending, credit solutions, advisory services, and loan structuring. 
• Understand how to manage and review client portfolios. 
• See how strong client relationships are developed and maintained.

 

What you’ll learn

From your first week, you’ll be involved in real client projects and team activities that give you a genuine taste of life in private banking. 

• One week of structured training in both technical and behavioural skills, plus ongoing on-the-job learning. 
• A fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail and curiosity will enable you to thrive. 
• Learn how to work confidently with senior professionals and clients.

 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing July 2027
• Be available for the full duration of the internship, from 7 June 2027 to 13 August 2027
• Be available to join us in person for onboarding, beginning the first Monday in June 2027
• Be on track to graduate December 2027 or May 2028
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent, as shown on your official university transcript/degree certificate) 
• Be fluent in English
• Be legally permitted to work in the USA for the full duration of the internship programme and beyond the internship programme end date, without requiring HSBC visa sponsorship, now or in the future

 

We only accept one application per recruitment cycle so please take time to explore our opportunities before applying as we may not be able to transfer your application to other vacancies.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. 

Structured onboarding: In week one, you’ll take part in a tailored training programme that builds both your technical understanding and professional skills. 

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay package in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.

In our world, you’ll build a career unlike any other. With 200,000 employees and 40 million clients across the globe, we give you greater opportunities, clearer purpose and more meaningful growth. You can be different too. Here, everyone belongs. Skills are the priority, not what you’ve studied. Through structured development programs and so much more, even you’ll be surprised to learn whether you thrive more in our digital labs or on a trading floor. Whether you’re an investment banker, relationship manager or researcher, you’ll shape your path and enjoy all the benefits that come with being part of something bigger.