Area of Interest: Sales and Investments; Trading
Business Area: Corporate and Institutional Banking
Pay Range Min: 91,100.00 USD per year
Pay Range Max: 136,600.00 USD per year
Short Description: Build skills in sales and trading at the heart of global financial markets.
In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.
What you'll do During your programme, you'll gain exposure and 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.
- Regularly 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.
- Manage risk and profitability while helping clients make smart decisions.
What you'll learn We'll support you with all the training and development you need to succeed. Your journey will typically begin with any local regulated training and exams. This is followed by our Global Graduate Induction, where you'll train alongside your graduate peers. The induction provides you with an overview of HSBC, as well as an opportunity to build a global network of graduates and business colleagues, which will prove invaluable as your HSBC career unfolds. Once you've completed the Global Graduate Induction, you'll take part in a global tailored training programme to build both the technical understanding and professional capability required for your role.
Eligibility criteriaTo be eligible, you must:
- Be available to work full time for 2 years commencing July 2027
- Will have completed your studies by 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)
- Be fluent in English
- Be legally permitted to work in the USA for the full duration of the graduate programme and beyond the graduate programme end date, without requiring HSBC visa sponsorship, now or in the future
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.
Structured onboarding: In week one, you'll take part in a tailored training programme that builds both your technical understanding and professional skills.
