About the business area

Our International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) business serves over 40 million customers globally, ranging from retail customers to ultra-high net worth individuals and their families. We help them to take care of their day-to-day finances and manage, protect and grow their wealth.

At HSBCs Global Private Bank, we work with some of the worlds most affluent clients (Ultra-High-Net-Worth), helping them grow, manage and protect their wealth across investments, lending and long-term financial planning.

Who you are

Youre curious about private banking, interested in working with people and ready to learn in a real-world setting. You dont need financial experience to start what matters is your attitude, your adaptability and your willingness to get involved. You could be a great fit if you enjoy collaborating with others, communicating clearly and building strong relationships over time. Youre open-minded, quick to learn and interested in putting new knowledge into practice. You stay calm when plans change and bring a positive mindset to challenges. If you want to explore how client relationships and financial solutions come together in private banking, this could be a strong fit.

What you'll do

Youll rotate across private banking teams and work alongside Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors or Credit Advisers to support day-to-day client activity. You could help build your understanding of asset classes, financial products and credit solutions, and see how teams support lending, advisory services and loan structuring. You may also learn how client portfolios are reviewed and managed, and how strong client relationships are built over time. Its a practical introduction to private banking, with real exposure to the people and work behind client service. 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

From your first week, youll be involved in real client projects and team activity that give you a genuine introduction to private banking. Youll begin with structured training in both technical and behavioural skills, then continue learning on the job in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Along the way, youll strengthen your understanding of private banking products, client needs and the professional standards that matter in a high-trust setting. Youll also build confidence in working with senior professionals and communicating in a more client-focused environment. By the end of the internship, youll have a clearer understanding of private banking and stronger foundations for deciding whether this path is right for you.

Where you'll work

Youll work in Private Banking within International Wealth and Premier Banking, rotating across teams that support high-net-worth clients. Its a relationship-led environment where Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors and Credit Advisers work closely together around client needs. Youll be part of a professional office culture that values discretion, teamwork and high standards. Expect a collaborative setting where specialists share expertise and where strong internal relationships help deliver a seamless client experience.

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.