Markets - Sales and Trading - Internship

Area of Interest: Sales and Investments

Business Area: Corporate and Institutional Banking

Short Description: Build skills in sales and trading at the heart of global financial markets.

Who you are

We’re looking for analytical problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to learn how the global financial markets work.

You could be a great fit if you’re:

• Intellectually curious: You’re eager to understand what drives decisions, trends, and opportunities – and always ready to dig deeper and find out more.

• A natural communicator: You can break down complex ideas, ask smart questions, and share your views confidently.

• Detail-focused and analytical: You spot what others might miss, know why precision matters, and enjoy interpreting data to spot patterns and insights.

• A resilient problem solver: You stay focused under pressure, prioritise what matters, and look for solutions. You’re motivated to keep learning, positive in the face of obstacles, and ready to tackle new challenges head-on.

• Adaptable: You’re open to new ideas, tools, and ways of working – because financial markets don’t stand still.

• A team player: You build trusted relationships and collaborate well with others to learn and grow.

What you’ll do

During your internship, you’ll rotate between Sales and Trading desks, seeing how both sides work together to help clients succeed.

Early starts and a fast pace – you’ll work around market hours, with the busiest moments often at market open and close.

• Get hands-on with data and global market dynamics: Analyse market trends, spot patterns, collect and present data, contribute to reports, help support client pitches, and maintain trading and sales performance records.

• Contribute to real projects that strengthen client relationships and trading strategies.

• Work with our Trading and Sales teams to support client portfolios and learn about key asset classes like foreign exchange, emerging market rates, commodities, global debt markets, equities, and securities financing.

• Build tools and finance models using Excel, VBA, or Python to support trading and sales activity.

• Learn to use the industry platforms we rely on like Bloomberg, Reuters, and HSBC’s own tools that keep global markets moving.

• Build a strong foundation in financial products and how they’re used.

• See how we manage risk and profitability while helping clients make smart decisions.

The programme kicks off with a week of technical and behavioural skills training to give you the confidence and tools to hit the ground running. By the end of the internship, you’ll know whether a role in Sales or Trading is your best fit. Perform well and enjoy your time with us, and you’ll have the opportunity for a spot on our graduate programme.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time for 8 weeks commencing July 2027
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent, as shown on your official university transcript/degree certificate)
• Expected to graduate between September 2027 and July 2028
• Be fluent in both English and Mandarin
• Be legally permitted to work in mainland China for the full duration of the graduate programme and beyond, without requiring HSBC visa sponsorship

We only accept one application per recruitment cycle so please take time to explore our opportunities before applying as we may not be able to transfer your application to other vacancies.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.