At HSBC, our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas, and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our clients, our colleagues, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

In US Wealth and Personal Banking, we are focused on delivering wealth and banking needs to international affluent clients. In our Private Banking team we partner with our clients to manage, grow and preserve their wealth for generations to come.

Your college experience provides you an opportunity to broaden your horizons and to help define your future though your experiences in and out of the classroom. HSBC can offer a view to your future through our Graduate Development program. our 18-month Global Private Banking Graduate Program will help you explore and discover where you fit in within this international business.

For: Final year students or recent graduates

Duration: Eighteen months

Areas: Wealth and Personal Banking

Start date: July 2025 onwards

Location: New York City

We are looking for candidates with:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree on or before June 2025
• Minimum GPA 3.2 or overseas equivalent
• Will not require Visa sponsorship
• Fluent in English
• Secondary language fluency helpful
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Interest in working for a global organization

What you can expect:

On this eighteen-month, competitively paid graduate program, you will complete rotations across various divisions, including, but not limited to; Relationship Management, Investment Product and Services, Credit Advisory, Private Wealth Solutions, Business Management and Client Lifecycle Management

In our Private Banking business, you can expect to build an international network and a commercial mindset and expertise, all while getting exposure to our diverse, high net-worth client base. It is a fast-paced, dynamic and competitive atmosphere, so keeping a level head and getting involved wherever you can will really help you kickstart your career.

You can also expect to be working closely with our Commercial Banking, Global Banking & Markets, and Personal Banking businesses, helping you to build relationships with people who are willing to pass on knowledge and make your experience even more beneficial to your career.

Our Graduate Alumni network around the Americas, Europe and Asia will be available for you so you can interact with like-minded colleagues. A buddy and mentor will be assigned to help you navigate within the business and build your career and future.

What you will do:

Whatever your degree background might be, we will provide you with work that develops your individual capabilities and exposes you to the world of Private Banking. You will learn how to build relationships with clients and colleagues by working closely with our senior management, putting together wealth management strategies, participating in advising clients on their wealth planning and investments, and working as a team to come up with creative ideas that strive to make our services better.

Who does this suit?

We’re looking for:

Curious learners. You are eager to challenge the status quo, learn and listen in order to build relationships that encourage mutual respect. Looking to the future for our clients is what keeps us ahead of our competition. Flexible team players. Our business is international and you will be working with people from all backgrounds and cultures. You should adapt your style to different people and environments in a professional, considered and constructive manner. Confident advisers. You will learn how to advise clients and businesses on what is best for them and you will need to have conviction in your suggestions. We will support you in building the confidence and expertise to meet clients’ needs. Patient listeners. In Global Private Banking, gaining the knowledge, experience and understanding to be able to succeed takes time. You will work with senior professionals to see how you can progress at your own pace.

What can this lead to?

Upon successful completion of the program, the skills you develop will give you the potential to apply for various roles such as:

• Relationship Manager Analyst
• Associate Investment Counsellor
• Credit Advisory Analyst
• Product Specialist
• Business Manager

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Our global businesses serve around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. Our customers range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies, governments and international organizations. We aim to connect them to opportunities and help them to achieve their ambitions.