Your options and career development
Learning and Development
The future of the banking industry is a fascinating and challenging one. A future defined by continuous change and demand for sophisticated value-added products and services. At HSBC, we feel we are well equipped for what lies ahead. We have developed an in-depth learning and development offering to ensure you are too.
Join one of our full-time Analyst or MBA Associate programmes and you will receive essential technical and personal skills training, while gaining invaluable experience from performing a real role with real responsibilities. Equally, you will absorb HSBC's culture, strategy and values and learn how to apply these to the day-to-day operations of the bank.
In addition to our Full-Time Analyst and Associate programmes, we offer ten-week Summer Analyst and Associate Programmes for ambitious, forward-thinking students who want a head start. These programmes are not solely introductions to HSBC; they are your chance to make a name for yourself. Though we recruit for full time Analysts and MBA Associates directly from campus, we fill a substantial number of our opportunities with those who impress us on the programmes.
Whichever programme you choose, you will find the opportunity to build a deep understanding of our business aligned to where your particular skills lie. Just as importantly, you will create a broad network of contacts with peers and business leaders that could last your career.
Full Time Global Businesses Analyst Programme (GBAP)
At HSBC, we take the learning and development resources available to our Analysts very seriously. HSBC’s goal is to become the world’s leading international bank, and the personal and professional progress of our people is one of the cornerstones of our strategy.
Join the Global Businesses Analyst Programme (GBAP) and you will experience a stimulating combination of classroom-based interactive technical and behavioural skills training – alongside hands-on active work in your chosen programme area. All of this is designed to allow highly credible new Analysts to develop into the influential specialist banking professionals of tomorrow.
Gain a deep, global understanding
Our programme will provide you with a deep understanding of HSBC’s competitive advantages, strategy and clients. It will start with an in-depth four-to-six week induction for all our Analysts globally, held at a key location in London, which acts as an introduction to our culture, strategy and values. The technical and regulatory training you receive will be bespoke to your programme area and ensures you have the skills and knowledge to successfully start your career at HSBC. This is complemented by a core behavioural skills programme covering such aspects as influencing and presentation styles, critical in a client-facing business.
Connect to our culture
Our dedicated and structured programme will open up the world of HSBC to you. It will connect you to our culture, ethics and business principles. You will learn about HSBC’s values – dependable, open and connected – and we will actively show you them in action. Importantly, you will gain the valuable experience of networking with your fellow peers from across our global locations.
Supporting your performance and continuous learning
At HSBC, we want you to reach the very pinnacle of your potential and capabilities and expect the highest levels of performance from all our Analysts. Ongoing development is vital and our continuous learning curriculum will support you towards this achievement. Throughout your programme, you can expect a mixture of formal assessment, regular feedback and continuous support and coaching from your Analyst Development Advisor, your line manager, mentor and buddy.
HSBC’s culture is based on recognising people on merit alone. This means your achievements will be recognised and your career advancement will be based on your performance. We will also make sure that you are in constant contact with your peers in the different hubs across the globe, so you can form valuable international networks.
Summer Analyst Programme
Our ten-week Summer Analyst Programme is designed for ambitious penultimate year university students. This non-rotational programme takes place predominantly in our main hubs: London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai with an extensive range of opportunities across Global Banking, Global Markets, Global Research, Global Infrastructure, HTS GBM Technology, Global Asset Management and Global Private Banking.
Whichever business area you apply to, this programme will provide you with the platform to be considered for our Full-Time Analyst Programme. You will have the opportunity to show your genuine potential and develop the behaviours, skills and experience essential to enjoy a long-term career with us at HSBC.
The core elements
Your internship will comprise three essential elements. Our Summer Analyst Programme will launch with a one-week induction including technical, behavioural and IT skills training providing you with the skills you need for a successful start with your chosen business area. Throughout the programme you will gain lots of hands-on experience, taking an active role in contributing to your team. This will be complemented by regular informational, networking and social events enabling you to build relationships and enhance your network.
An insight into HSBC
Through both formal training and day-to-day real-life experience in the business, you will gain an insight into our competitive advantages in the markets and the financial services industry. In turn, throughout the programme, you will continue to deepen your understanding of our business, strategy and customers, enhancing your contribution and impact.
Building your network
Our Summer Analyst Programme will provide you with the invaluable opportunity to establish a global network of peers and leaders across HSBC. In an industry such as ours, you will be expected to build and leverage this network to maximise your effectiveness.
Developing your knowledge
The programme’s mix of practical experience, coaching and training will enable you to develop the behaviours, knowledge and technical business skills you need to be a success. Regular feedback and two-way communication on your performance from your line manager, buddy and Analyst Development Advisor will help you maximise your potential and development throughout the summer.
Ongoing support
At every stage, you will be able to call upon your Analyst Development Advisor and line manager for coaching and advice regarding your personal development. You will also be partnered with a buddy to share ideas, give you guidance and provide all-round support.
Pass your assessments
The ultimate aim of the Summer Analyst Programme is to support you in developing the skills that will enable you to become a successful Full-Time Analyst at HSBC. Therefore, we recommend that you view your internship as an extended assessment.
Full Time Associate Programme
The long-term success of HSBC depends on recruiting bright, culturally aware, internationally-focused individuals with the potential to reach senior positions in the bank. The HSBC MBA Associate Programme exists to help this happen.
This programme is designed to build on the skills, experience and knowledge you have gained on your MBA course, your first degree and in the workplace. It is a diverse mixture of business experience, classroom learning and people exposure. You will experience hands-on, active roles, gain an in-depth insight into HSBC, receive continuous development, assessment and support from a variety of stakeholders, and be given the opportunity to create business networks that maximize your knowledge and credibility.
Connect to our culture
This programme will open up the world of HSBC to you. It will connect you to our culture and strategy, while giving you comprehensive technical training related to the area of business you choose. The programme will teach you about HSBC's values – dependable, open and connected – and will show you them in action. It will also give you an introduction to our business principles and the HSBC Code of Conduct, which is based firmly on our promise to act with courageous integrity at all times.
Absorbing work
In Global Banking [Advisory], you will work on advisory and capital raising transactions involving domestic, cross-border and emerging markets clients. In Global Markets, you will be exposed to a wide range of products in all asset classes. At every stage, you can depend on the support of your Associate Development Advisor and line manager who will coach, mentor and advise you.
Understanding HSBC
Through both formal training and day-to-day experience, you will gain an insight into our competitive advantages in the markets and the financial services industry. In turn, throughout the programme, you will continue to deepen your understanding of our business, strategy and customers so you can enhance your contribution and impact.
Continuous development
The Programme's mix of practical experience, coaching and training will enable you to develop the knowledge and technical business skills you need to be a success. Regular business feedback on your performance from your line manager and colleagues will help you maximise your development throughout the summer.
HSBC has a flat structure and lean teams, helping us to communicate openly, honestly and transparently. This means your achievements will be recognised and your career advancement will be based on your performance. We will also make sure that you are in constant contact with your peers in the different hubs across the globe, so you can make valuable international contacts.
Ongoing support
At every stage, you will be able to call on your Associate Development Advisor and line manager for coaching and advice regarding your personal development.
Summer Associate Programme
We have developed a ten-week summer internship for our Global Banking [Advisory] and Global Markets business areas, taking place in a number of locations globally each year. If you are an ambitious first-year MBA student, this programme will provide you with the platform to apply for our Full-Time Associate Programme, and develop the skills and experience to enjoy a long-term career at HSBC.
The core elements
Your internship will comprise three core elements: a one-week induction including IT, technical and behavioural skills training; involvement in a live project or a number of transactions; regular networking and social events.
An insight into HSBC
Through both formal training and day-to-day experience, you will gain an insight into our competitive advantages in the markets and the financial services industry. In turn, throughout the programme, you will continue to deepen your understanding of our business, strategy and customers so you can enhance your contribution and impact.
Building your network
The Summer Associate Programme will provide you with the opportunity to establish a network of peers and leaders across Global Banking and Markets. You will be expected to build and leverage this network to maximise your effectiveness.
Developing your knowledge
The Programme’s mix of practical experience, coaching and training will enable you to develop the knowledge and technical business skills you will need to be successful. Regular business feedback on your performance from your line manager and colleagues will help you maximise your development throughout the summer.
Ongoing support
At every stage, you will be able to call on your Associate Development Advisor and Line Manager for coaching and advice regarding your personal development. You will also be allocated a buddy to share ideas, give you guidance and provide all-round support.
Pass your assessments
The ultimate aim of the Summer Associate Programme is to support you in developing the skills that will help you become a full-time 2012 Global Banking and Markets Associate. To that end, it is a good idea to see your internship as an extended assessment centre.
Upon joining your team, you will be assessed on your technical knowledge, analytical skills, communication skills, teamwork and attitude. Your line manager will set specific and measurable objectives at the beginning, manage your performance throughout your 10 weeks with us, and conduct your mid-programme and end-of-programme reviews, offering support and guidance throughout.
Foundation for success
Those who have joined us on this internship previously, have found that the Internship provides a solid foundation for future success in HSBC. Not only does it offer a comprehensive introduction to our culture, strategy and values, it also equips you with some of the essential technical skills you need to launch a successful career as a full-time Associate.
