Early Careers – Work Experience - UK, London

Overview

Finance and banking play a role in everyone’s life. From managing your student budget to saving from a part-time job, or planning your first big purchase, banking supports everyday decisions. At HSBC, we work with people from all backgrounds – and now we’re inviting students to explore what a future career in banking could really look like. You don’t need any knowledge of finance or banking to apply. What matters to us is your attitude, your curiosity, and your willingness to learn. If you’ve never seen yourself in banking before, this programme is designed to change that. It’s about trying things out, building confidence, and discovering what you’re capable of – in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Who you are

You might be right for this programme if you:

• Are curious and open to learning new things
• Enjoy working with others
• Like understanding how things work
• Want to explore what a professional career in finance could look like
• Are looking for some real-life experience to guide your career decisions

Locations

We offer work experience placements across:

• Birmingham
• Leeds
• Manchester
• Chester
• Glasgow
• London

Programme details

Location: London, UK

Start date: 6 July 2026 or 27 July 2026

Duration: 5 days

What you’ll do

• Join us Monday to Friday, with a mix of in-office and virtual working
• Learn about HSBC and how different teams collaborate
• Meet colleagues from across the business
• Build a basic understanding of finance and banking
• Spend time in-office with a team near you, developing real workplace skills
• Take part in interactive workshops
• Hear from inspirational guest speakers
• Learn about your next possible steps with HSBC
• Meet other people your age who are taking part

What you’ll learn

Alongside learning about HSBC, you’ll learn more about yourself. We’ll help you understand:

• What your strengths are
• How you work with others
• What kind of roles might suit you in the future

Practical skills

• Interview techniques
• Presentation skills
• Personal branding
• Writing CVs and completing applications

Eligibility

• Be available to attend in person either week commencing 6 July or 27 July
• Be in years 10-13 in full-time school, college or sixth-form education
• Fluent in English

Closing date

Monday, 16 February 2026 11:38 (UK time)