Vacancy type: Vacancy

Programme: Internship Programme

Area of interest: Relationship Management

Business area: International Wealth & Premier Banking

Country or Territory: USA

Location: New York

Start date: June 2026

Duration: 10 weeks

Description: 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.

Salary: HSBC targets a fixed pay range of $24.04 per hour for this role.

Eligibility criteria:

• Available to work full time from June 2026 onwards for 10 weeks
• Expected to graduate with an undergraduate or post graduate Degree on or before May 2027
• Expected to achieve a minimum of a 3.2 GPA or higher, or overseas equivalent to this
• Fluent in English
• Legally permitted to work in the USA - will not require Visa Sponsorship in the US now or in the future including OPT and F-1 visa

Closing date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 23:59 (UK time)

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.