Graduates

Applications for the 2012 graduate programme have now closed.

HSBC Private Bank's graduate programme introduces you to all aspects of our global business - including frontline client relationship management, our operational and support functions and our product development environment.

You'll work alongside our experienced private bankers within a dynamic, multi-cultural environment. We'll help you to develop your technical knowledge and interpersonal skills, and to build a network of contacts so that, at the end of your programme, you'll be ready to advise your own portfolio of clients. Everything we do is geared towards speeding your progress and helping you achieve your potential.

Your skills

The private banking sector is undergoing tremendous change - with old values being challenged and new orders established. This means you'll need to be forward-thinking, adaptable and ready to question established ways of thinking. But it remains fundamentally a people business, so your communication and relationship-building skills are critical.

We're looking for creative thinkers - people who don't always assume the obvious or accept conventional wisdom; good bankers learn to expect the unexpected. The other essential requirements are:

Strong business English and fluency in at least two other languages
Global mobility for the duration of the programme, combined with cultural sensitivity and awareness
High levels of numeracy and commercial judgement
Intellectual agility and a willingness to challenge the status quo
Strong client focus

Your development

After the initial four-to-eight week training period and regulatory exams in London, you'll begin the first of three six-month rotations within the Private Bank. We'll structure your rotations to give you exposure to technical products and relationship management, and show you how support functions contribute to the success of the business. We'll also support you in studying for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification. You'll be appointed a mentor, who by the nature of the role, will not be directly responsible for your rotations or direct career development but will provide guidance, support and encouragement throughout the programme. During your rotations, we will review your performance and your strengths and will identify an 'underwriter'. The underwriter will employ you on a permanent basis in their team at the end of the training programme. To help you gain a real overview of the business, your rotations will be in a number of locations. Possible rotations include:

Asia

Investment Advisory Group, Singapore
Global Wealth Advisory, Hong Kong

Europe

Latin-American Relationship Management, Geneva
Middle East North Africa Team, Geneva
Private Banking Investment Group, Geneva
Alternative Investments Group, London
Wealth Management Investments Group, London
Credit and Banking Teams, London
Global Private Banking Head Office, London

Americas

Global South East Asia Diaspora Team, New York
US Private Banking, New York
Private Bank Investment Group Americas, New York