Investment Specialist - Investments - Internship

Sales and Investments

International Wealth and Premier Banking – Asset Management

Grow your career helping deliver specialist investment insights and solutions.

About the Business Area

Asset Management invests on behalf of HSBC’s worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates, and institutions. It connects clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices.

Who You Are

We’re looking for curious, driven problem-solvers who can turn numbers into insights and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will stand out if you:

• Analyse with precision: methodical and detail-focused, able to interpret data, numbers, and complex problems.
• Collaborate with confidence: work well with others while building your own skills.
• Learn fast: pick up new information and processes quickly and apply what you’ve learnt in real time.
• Stay motivated: set personal goals, push yourself to meet them, and keep objectives front and centre.
• Stay resilient: maintain a positive mindset under pressure, even when things change.

What You’ll Do

From day one, you’ll be hands-on in the world of investments, building technical and professional skills that will set you apart:

• Develop analysis and coding skills.
• Learn about investment research, portfolio construction, and management.
• Gain an understanding of asset classes, HSBC products, and hedge funds.
• Build confidence engaging with others at all levels while collaborating with your team to deliver on client needs and business objectives.
• Research and present investment opportunities, market trends, and industry insights.
• Manage your own workload while contributing to team goals.
• Get curious and develop creative solutions when challenges arise.

What You’ll Learn

• A one-week structured training programme covering technical and behavioural skills to help you hit the ground running.
• Continuous on-the-job training with real projects and live client exposure.
• Insight into how investment decisions are made and the role research plays in delivering results.
• How to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment where learning never stops.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027.
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent, as shown on your official university transcript/degree certificate).
• Be fluent in English; knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese would be an advantage.
• Expected to graduate between November 2027 and July 2028.
• Visa sponsorship may be required; HSBC will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role.

We only accept one application per recruitment cycle. 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.