Job description
Hong Kong Student Work Placement Programme (ID: 0000KLAU)
The Hong Kong Student Work Placement is for students looking for work experience with a leading global bank. The placement provides opportunities to gain some hands-on experience over six months, and develop your knowledge of banking and financial services.
For: Hong Kong SAR nationals from a recognised Hong Kong or overseas university.
Preferably undergraduate students, from any degree disciplines, graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028
Duration: Six months
Business Area: Global Banking and Markets; CEO Office
Location: Hong Kong
Placement starts: January 2025
We encourage you to apply for this programme as soon as possible as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date if all vacancies are filled
What to expect
- Support the senior leadership team to help drive the day-to-day agenda and management of the business
- Provide support in preparing materials for management meetings, internal and external communications, reports, and presentations
- Support ad-hoc projects and requests and implementation of key initiatives
- Conduct economic and financial research
Learn opportunities
- Exposure to bank and region wide strategic analysis and projects
- Opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of HSBC's global businesses, people and culture
- Opportunity to work across diverse stakeholder groups, stay abreast of external developments in market trends
- Objectives and expectations will be set in the beginning with continued guidance, training and support provided on the tasks assigned
- On-going development will be provided through constructive feedback on tasks, projects and assignments
Objectives and expectations will be set in the beginning with continued guidance, training and support provided on the tasks assigned. On-going development will be provided through constructive feedback on tasks, projects and assignments. Supported by experienced managers, colleagues and a wide network of diverse peers, you'll be encouraged to take on responsibility and bring new ideas to the table. You will be valued as an individual and for the contribution you make.
Work placements generally last around six months and may be eligible for credit equivalencies, subject to university requirements.
You can expect practical experience that will complement your academic studies, embedding our values while growing your career. During the placement, you will be challenged to use your talents and academic knowledge to add value to the bank and improve your professional and personal skills.
The placement will equip you with the skills and experience required to start a successful career with HSBC, as well as the opportunity to develop your professional network with colleagues around the world.
You will have the opportunity to build your skills and banking knowledge in a real working environment and to take on responsibilities in a selection of interesting projects. You will be encouraged to participate in business led activities (internal information sessions, management meetings, trainings, business events, etc.)
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. To provide an easy and accessible recruitment process, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need us to adjust our recruitment process or provide additional support, please declare your disability in the application form.
Requisitos
Who can apply?
To be considered for the placement, you will:
- Be available to work full-time between January 2025 and June 2025
- Preferably penultimate and final year undergraduate students, from any degree disciplines.
- Have well-developed language skills in English (Cantonese and Putonghua would be advantageous)
- Have solid PC skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Business / Finance/ Accounting / Economics academic qualifications would be preferred
- Knowledge of banking industry and understanding of business and economic environment
- Strong communication skills and eager to learn and development
- Overseas students are welcome to apply with the legal right to work in Hong Kong