Investment Banking - Internship - Singapore

Investment Banking Internship – Singapore

Programme: Internship Programme

Area of interest: Investment Banking

Business area: Corporate and Institutional Banking

Country or Territory: Singapore

Location: Singapore

Start date: May 2026

Duration: 10 Weeks

What this programme is about

You’re curious and keen to learn. You don’t need a background in finance—what matters is the ambition to explore it, the drive to make an impact, and the confidence to take on new challenges. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working in a team, and want to gain real-world career experience with support every step of the way, this internship could be for you.

What you’ll bring

• Collaboration – You’re a team player who works well with people at all levels, from fellow interns to senior bankers. You’re reliable, supportive, and ready to contribute to shared goals.
• Analytical thinking – You enjoy working with numbers, spotting patterns, and paying attention to details. You review data and check for formatting issues with a methodical approach.
• Clear communication – You can explain ideas simply and clearly, whether to a fellow intern or a senior team member. You write concise emails and can create slides that tell a clear story.
• Resilience – You stay positive under pressure, meet deadlines, and remain detail-focused when the pace is high.
• Ownership – You take responsibility for tasks and care about the quality of your work, understanding how it contributes to the bigger picture.
• Relationship building – You’re friendly, professional, and comfortable supporting the development of strong client relationships alongside more senior colleagues.

What you’ll do

This internship is your chance to experience what it’s like to work in investment banking. You’ll join a specialist team, work alongside experienced colleagues, and gain exposure to real projects that impact clients. You’ll learn by doing, contribute to meaningful work, and develop skills that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Join a dedicated deal team – Work closely with a team focused on specific transactions, products, or business sectors. You’ll collaborate with banking teams across the globe to help find solutions for clients, including corporates, private equity firms, and financial institutions.
• Experience different areas of banking – You’ll be placed in either Strategic Advisory, Corporate Finance, or Financing Solutions depending on interests and business needs.
• Get exposure to live deals – See real transactions happen in real time and contribute to supporting work that helps make them happen.
• Build your understanding of financial statements – Learn to read balance sheets, spot anomalies, and calculate key ratios with guidance if needed.
• Help create client materials – Assist in researching market conditions and preparing documents like investment memos, management presentations, and pitchbooks.
• Explore how financial models work – Learn how models are used to value businesses, analyze mergers and acquisitions, and assess different financing types, including techniques like discounted cash flow and leveraged buyouts.
• Conduct research and credit analysis – Track market developments, analyze company performance, and contribute to internal insights and client-facing materials.
• Develop your technical toolkit – Improve Excel and PowerPoint skills by building error-free models and delivering polished, client-ready presentations.

You’ll start with a week of dedicated training led by external experts. By the end of your time with us, you’ll have a clearer understanding of HSBC and investment banking and where you could fit in. High performance may lead to a place on our graduate programme.

Eligibility criteria

• Available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing May 2026
• Obtained, or expected to achieve, a GPA of at least 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent) as shown on your official transcript or degree certificate
• Expected to graduate between November 2026 and July 2027
• Fluent in English
• Right to work in Singapore without sponsorship

Application timeline

Closing date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 23:59 (UK time)