About the business area

Group Infrastructure helps keep HSBC running smoothly behind the scenes, connecting the teams, systems and services that support the bank every day. Its where big-picture thinking meets real business impact, helping create the foundations that let millions of customers and colleagues stay connected.

Finance helps keep HSBC running smoothly by turning complex numbers into clear insight. From reporting and forecasting to tax, treasury and investor updates, this is where data helps shape smart decisions across the bank.

Who you are

Youre curious, analytical and interested in the story behind the numbers. You enjoy solving problems, spotting patterns and turning information into ideas that can make a real difference. You dont need to know every finance concept from day one bring your curiosity, motivation and problem-solving mindset, and well help you build the rest. You could be a great fit if you like learning, thinking logically and working through complex challenges from different angles. You build strong relationships, communicate clearly and know how to adapt your style for different audiences. Youre also reflective and open to feedback, because growth matters to you. If you want to understand how finance supports big decisions and helps shape the future of a global business, this could be a strong match.

What you'll do

Youll work with Finance teams on analysis that supports important business decisions. You could review complex financial data, help identify opportunities to improve reporting through digital or AI tools, and turn trends into clear recommendations for stakeholders. You may support work across balance sheet management, regulatory reporting, tax or transformation projects, depending on your team. Youll work with colleagues across Finance and the wider bank, helping connect data, insight and decision-making. Its a practical introduction to how finance analysis supports strategy, performance and change. The internship also includes structured assessments aligned to securing a graduate role, giving you chances to demonstrate how you think, collaborate and deliver, through tasks such as project work, presentations, interviews or skills-based evaluations.

What you'll learn

Over 10 weeks, youll join a finance team and build a clearer understanding of how business analysis supports decision-making at HSBC. Through technical training, skills coaching and hands-on work, youll strengthen your knowledge of financial concepts, reporting and market trends, and learn how they influence major business decisions. Youll also build confidence in turning data into insight and communicating your thinking clearly in a professional environment. The internship is designed to help you connect analytical work to real business outcomes, so the learning feels practical from the start. By the end, youll have a stronger foundation in finance-focused analysis and a clearer sense of where this path could take you.

Where you'll work

Youll work in Group Infrastructure, within Finance teams that support decision-making across HSBC. Its a professional environment where finance specialists partner with colleagues across the bank on reporting, balance sheet management, tax and transformation priorities. Youll be part of a collaborative office culture that values insight, accuracy and strong stakeholder relationships. Expect a setting close to the centre of the bank, where finance teams help shape strategic direction through partnership and analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 degree classification or higher, or an overseas equivalent
• Be expecting to graduate in 2028
• Be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate studies
• Be fluent in English
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role

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.