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.

Treasury helps HSBC stay financially strong and ready for whats next. It manages things like interest rate risk, capital and liquidity so the bank can meet its commitments and support customers with confidence.

Who you are

Youre naturally curious and like getting beyond the surface of a problem to understand whats really going on. You enjoy working with numbers, spotting trends and using insight to support better decisions. You dont need to arrive with deep finance knowledge what matters is your willingness to learn, your analytical mindset and how you work with others. You could be a great fit if you ask thoughtful questions, communicate clearly and enjoy turning complex information into something useful and understandable. You value strong relationships, because you know trust and collaboration matter. You also reflect on your work and look for ways to improve. If youre interested in treasury, data and how financial decisions shape a global organisation, this role could be a great place to start.

What you'll do

Youll work with Treasury teams on analysis that helps HSBC manage liquidity, capital and risk. You could review financial data, use Python to analyse large datasets and visualise trends, and support reporting or decision-making with clearer insight. You may also explore areas such as interest rate risk, liquidity and capital management, and help identify smarter ways to improve reporting through digital tools, AI and automation. Working with colleagues across Treasury and Finance, youll see how analysis supports decisions that matter across the bank. Its practical, data-led work with exposure to core treasury activity. 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

Across this 10-week programme, youll build your confidence through hands-on experience, expert training and self-led learning. Youll deepen your understanding of treasury fundamentals such as liquidity, capital, interest rate risk and how financial resources are managed in a large global bank. Youll also strengthen your analytical thinking by working with data, exploring trends and seeing how insight supports strategic decisions. The programme is designed to help you connect technical concepts to real business priorities, while building the professional confidence to contribute in a specialist environment. By the end, youll have a clearer understanding of Treasury, stronger problem-solving skills and a better sense of how your strengths could grow in this area.

Where you'll work

Youll work in Group Infrastructure, within Treasury teams that help manage HSBCs financial resources and support the wider bank. Its a specialist environment where treasury, finance and business teams work closely together on liquidity, capital and risk-related priorities. Youll be part of a professional office culture that values analytical thinking, teamwork and clear communication. Expect a collaborative setting where technical expertise meets a broader view of how the bank operates.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027
• 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.