Transaction Banking - Global Trade Solutions - Internship

Area of Interest

Transaction Banking

Business Area

Corporate and Institutional Banking

Short Description

Turn trade insight into action with innovative solutions and global expertise.

About the Business Area

Global Trade Solutions connects the world through trade. Our footprint gives clients access to over 80% of world trade flows, combining local, regional, and global knowledge to help clients spot new opportunities. We provide a safer, smoother digital trade experience. We help clients solve business challenges through innovative solutions and strategic partners, and we bring insights and ideas to enable them to grow and protect their businesses.

Who You Are

We’re looking for curious, motivated people who enjoy solving problems and want to understand how global business works. You don’t need to know the ins and outs of transaction banking just yet—we’ll teach you. What matters most is your integrity and your drive to take ownership of challenges and turn them into opportunities.

You could be a great fit if you’re:

• A collaborator: You enjoy working in teams and support others.
• A clear communicator: You explain ideas simply and adapt your style to your audience.
• Proactive and driven: You spot challenges before they become problems and take ownership.
• Curious about the world: You want to learn how global trade works.
• A relationship builder: You enjoy connecting with people and building trust.

What You’ll Do

You’ll join a team that helps clients trade around the world by providing working capital and risk management solutions. From deals in motion to the detail behind the paperwork, you’ll see how international trade happens in practice.

You’ll be involved in:

• Gaining a broad view of Global Trade Solutions, including trade cycles, payments, documentation, and risks.
• Seeing deals through from start to finish and learning how teams make them happen.
• Helping manage risk by using tools to identify and overcome operational and reputational issues.
• Supporting the operations that underpin global trade, such as Letters of Credit.
• Analysing data in Excel and helping to design pitch materials and reports.
• Preparing and maintaining records of trade transactions, timelines, and currency movements.
• Assisting with compliance checks, including sanctions screenings and anti-money laundering (AML).
• Supporting senior colleagues with trade documentation and reporting.

What You’ll Learn

We’ll provide the technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional skills you need to understand transaction banking and make an impact.

You’ll gain:

• On-the-ground experience: Join a dedicated team focused on either Sales or Product.
• Expert-led training: One week of structured training to sharpen your skills.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work with HSBC colleagues across different business areas and learn how teams collaborate.
• Integrity and compliance: Understand the importance of AML, sanctions, and trade law in a global banking environment.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks, commencing May 2027.
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA of either:
  • 4.0/5.0, or
  • 3.2/4.0 (or an overseas equivalent as shown on your official university transcript/degree certificate).
• Expected to graduate between November 2027 and July 2028.
• Be fluent in English.
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role.

Application Information

• We only accept one application per recruitment cycle, so please review our opportunities before applying, as we may not be able to transfer your application to other vacancies.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.