Markets - Sales - Internship - UK, London

Overview

Markets - Sales - Internship – UK, London. We’re looking for analytical problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to learn how the global financial markets work.

Who you are

• 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 financial models using Excel, VBA, or Python to support trading and sales activity.
• Learn to use 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.

Programme details

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. If you perform well and enjoy your time with us, you’ll have the opportunity for a spot on our graduate programme.

Location: London, UK

Area of interest: Sales and Investments

Business area: Corporate and Institutional Banking

Program type: Internship Programme

Start date: June 2027

Duration: 10 weeks

Eligibility & Requirements

• Availability to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027
• Will have completed studies by 2028
• Expected to achieve a 2:1 Degree classification or higher or overseas equivalent to this
• Fluent in English

Additional information

We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role.

Closing date

Monday, 30 March 2026 17:22 (UK time)