Hong Kong Student Work Placement Programme

The Hong Kong Student Work Placement is for students looking for work experience with a leading global bank. Theplacement provides opportunities to gain some hands-on experience over six months, and develop your knowledge ofbanking and financial services.


For: Hong Kong residents who are lawfully employable in Hong Kong from a recognised Hong Kong or overseas university.
Preferably undergraduate students, from any degree disciplines, graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029

Duration: Six months

Business Areas:

Corporate and Institutional Banking - Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Client Coverage, Corporate Banking, Data and Analytics and Chief Operating Office

Wealth and Personal Banking – Customer Propositions, Distribution, Digital Channels, Retail Products and Insurance

Infrastructure - Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Public Affairs, and Global Sustainability

Operational Excellence

Find out more about working in Commercial Banking, Wealth and Personal Banking, and Global Functions.

Location: Hong Kong

Placement starts: 6 January 2026

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

Supported by experienced managers, colleagues and a wide network of diverse peers, you'll be encouraged to take onresponsibility 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 universityrequirements.

You can expect practical experience that will complement your academic studies, embedding our values while growingyour career. During the placement, you will be challenged to use your talents and academic knowledge to add value to thebank and improve your professional and personal skills.

Learning, development and support

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 onresponsibilities in a selection of interesting projects.