Markets - Sales and Trading - Internship - USA, New York

Overview

Markets - Sales and Trading Internship – USA, New York

Programme Details

• Programme: Internship Programme
• Area of interest: Sales and Investments
• Business area: Corporate and Institutional Banking
• Country/ Territory: USA
• Location: New York
• Start date: June 2026
• Duration: 10 weeks

Description

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.

• 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.

Salary

HSBC targets a fixed pay range of $48.07 per hour for this role.

Eligibility Criteria

• Available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2026
• Obtained, or expected to achieve, a GPA of at least 4.0 / 5.0 or 3.2 / 4.0 (as appears on your official university transcript or degree certificate), or overseas equivalent to this
• Will have completed studies by 2027
• Fluent in English
• Legally permitted to work in the USA for the full duration of the program, and beyond the program end date

Closing Date

Thursday, 11 December 2025 23:59 (UK time)