Key Takeaways
- 18-month graduate programme in Treasury & Trade Solutions at HSBC Innovation Banking.
- Gain hands-on experience with clients and products, with training in sales, product knowledge, and data analysis.
- Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a genuine interest in innovation, technology, and life sciences.
- Based in London with a hybrid working model.
- Start date: 6 September 2027. Eligibility: Graduated in 2026 or due to graduate in 2027.
About the Role
The 18-month graduate programme is designed to build the core skills you need for a successful career in corporate banking. You’ll be challenged, supported and given opportunities to broaden your capabilities while working alongside colleagues with deep expertise and a shared commitment to supporting our clients. You’ll also have a dedicated mentor and buddy to support you throughout the programme.
You’ll work within the HSBC Innovation Banking Chief Commercial Office, partnering with experts in the Treasury & Trade Solutions product sales team. The London-based team is responsible for the positioning of commercial banking solutions to the innovation economy. The suite of products includes Cards, Digital Channels, Liquidity, Payments, Trade Finance and Integration solutions.
The Treasury & Trade Solutions pathway provides a significant amount of hands-on activity with the client base and product inventory that you are supporting, potentially working with clients across a range of different sectors and life stages. You will work with and support senior sales specialists and relationship teams to position Cards, Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Digital Channels, Trade Finance and Integration solutions for clients in the innovation economy.
You can expect meaningful, hands-on experience with the clients you support. Alongside this, you’ll take part in training designed to build the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed. Topics include:
- Client positioning, negotiation and portfolio management
- Innovation Banking product suite and sales strategies
- The innovation ecosystem and venture capital funding cycles
- Data analysis and senior stakeholder management.
Skills and Requirements
- A genuine interest in innovation, particularly technology and life sciences.
- Enjoy solving problems, welcome a challenge and are willing to explore new approaches. Take initiative to find answers.
- Motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Take ownership and follow through on commitments.
- Curious, eager to learn and quick to apply new knowledge.
- Work well as part of a team and are also comfortable working independently. Remain calm and dependable under pressure.
- Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally, and can explain complex information in an accessible way.
- Have, or expect to obtain, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Previous work experience is welcome but not required.
Programme Details
- Duration: 18 months
- Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated in 2026 or be due to graduate in 2027.
- Start date: Monday 6 September 2027
- Location: London (hybrid)