The Hong Kong Student Work Placement lasts 6 months and allows you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world banking environment, make meaningful contributions to our teams, and build the professional and personal skills you'll need for your future career.

Business areas: Commercial Banking, Wealth and Personal Banking, Insurance (including Actuarial), Group Infrastructure, Operating Excellence, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking

Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: July 2026

Location: Hong Kong SAR

Application close: 30 April 2026

Who you are

We're looking for enthusiastic undergraduate students from any overseas or local university studying any degree or discipline who are eager to learn, get involved and contribute to a professional environment.

You could be a great fit if you're:

A natural collaborator who enjoys working closely with people to solve problems and deliver solutions
A clear communicator who can simplify complex information in writing and conversation
Eager to learn, ask questions, expand your knowledge and grow your skillset
A people person who enjoys building relationships and developing your own authentic style

What you'll do

You'll gain hands-on exposure to real HSBC projects, develop workplace confidence and build skills like teamwork, communication, organisation and stakeholder interaction. You'll learn from experienced professionals and get valuable insight into how HSBC operates day-to-day.

Across 6 months, you'll:

Gain practical experience that complements your academic studies
Take on real responsibilities and contribute to meaningful projects
Apply both your behavioural skills and academic knowledge to create value for HSBC
Be recognised for who you are and the contribution you make

For year 1 and 2 students, this is a chance to explore financial services and experience HSBC early in your academic journey.

For penultimate year students, this placement is a valuable step before applying to join HSBC after graduation.

Where you could work

HSBC offers a variety of placement opportunities across several job functions and business areas. You can express your preference during the application process.

Opportunities exist in:

Job Functions:

Client Service & Customer Care
Control & Risk Management
Digital Banking
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Legal & Compliance
Market Research
Business Analytics
Operations Support
Project Management
Communications & Marketing

Business Areas:

Commercial Banking
Wealth and Personal Banking
Insurance (including Actuarial)
Group Infrastructure - Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Marketing and Global Sustainability, etc.
Operating Excellence
Corporate and Institutional Banking
International Wealth and Premier Banking

Requirements:

Available to work full-time between July 2026 and Dec 2026.
Preferably undergraduate students from any degree discipline graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029.
Have well-developed language skills in English (Cantonese and Putonghua would be advantageous).
Have solid PC skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Have additional PC skills in Excel (Macro), Access and Projects, and Chinese typing skills would be advantageous.
Hong Kong SAR nationals who have the legal right to work in Hong Kong.

Click here to apply. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date once all vacancies are filled. To understand our application and the assessment process, or to discover more about opportunities at HSBC, please visit https://www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

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