HSBC Student Work Placement

About the role

HSBC’s six-month Hong Kong Student Work Placement gives undergraduate students hands-on experience across banking functions and business areas. Participants contribute to real projects, apply academic and behavioural skills, develop teamwork, communication, organisation and stakeholder-interaction capabilities, and learn from experienced professionals. Applicants can express preferred functions or business areas during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience complementing academic studies and apply knowledge to real-world banking problems.
• Take on real responsibilities and contribute to meaningful HSBC projects.
• Develop workplace confidence, teamwork, communication, organisation and stakeholder-interaction capabilities.
• Learn how HSBC operates day to day from experienced professionals.
• Use behavioural skills and academic knowledge to create value for HSBC.

Placement Opportunities

• Functions may include client service, risk management, digital banking, financial reporting, legal, compliance and market research.
• Additional functions include business analytics, operations support, project management, communications and marketing.
• Business areas include Commercial Banking, Retail Banking and Wealth, Insurance and Infrastructure.
• Other areas include Group Chief Information Office, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking.

Eligibility

• Be an undergraduate student at a local or overseas university, studying any degree or discipline.
• Be available to work full time from 5 January 2027 through 30 June 2027.
• Be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong throughout the placement and beyond its end date.
• Not require visa sponsorship from HSBC.

Candidate Profile

• Collaborates effectively with others to solve problems and deliver solutions.
• Communicates clearly and can simplify complex information in writing and conversation.
• Shows eagerness to learn, ask questions, expand knowledge and develop skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and developing an authentic personal style.