Relationship Management - Commercial Bank - Internship

About the role

Ten-week Commercial Banking internship in Bristol focused on relationship management. You’ll support Relationship Managers and specialist teams serving business clients, contributing to presentations, reports, credit papers, strategic reviews, pitches, financial analysis and risk assessments. The programme offers practical exposure to client partnerships, commercial banking solutions and collaboration across Credit, Risk and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Managers and specialist teams serving Commercial Banking clients.
• Develop understanding of clients’ businesses, goals and challenges.
• Assist with client presentations, reports, credit papers, strategic reviews and pitches.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments on portfolios and transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Credit and Risk on tailored client solutions.

Learning and Environment

• Build practical understanding of relationship management, profitability and risk in commercial banking.
• Develop commercial awareness and learn how teams collaborate to support business clients.
• Gain confidence in a professional, relationship-led environment through practical experience and colleague support.
• Work in a collaborative office culture supporting businesses through specialist expertise and close teamwork.

Eligibility

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027.
• Have completed studies by July 2028 and be in the penultimate undergraduate year.
• Be on track to achieve at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent.
• Be fluent in English and legally permitted to work in the UK without HSBC sponsorship.
• Provide your achieved or expected final undergraduate degree result using your university’s grading system.
• Student visa holders cannot be progressed where HSBC sponsorship would be required after visa expiry.

Application Information

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early because of high application volume.
• Only one application is accepted per recruitment cycle, so applicants should review opportunities before applying.
• Applicants must confirm their visa status and expiry date, if applicable, during the application.