Graduate – Innovation Banking: Relationship Banking

HSBC Group; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Innovation Banking in London runs an 18‑month graduate programme designed to build core corporate banking skills. You’ll rotate across Relationship Banking with a focus on technology and life sciences, gaining exposure to early-stage ventures through to large public companies.

You’ll conduct due diligence, assist with debt and credit structuring, portfolio management and day‑to‑day client management, while receiving mentoring and hands‑on training to accelerate your career in banking.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology and life sciences sectors is desirable.
• Problem solving; take initiative when you don't know the answer.
• Able to manage competing priorities and take ownership.
• Curious and quick to learn, able to apply new knowledge.
• Teamwork as well as independent work; calm under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication; financial analysis understanding helpful but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; previous work experience welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day client management and relationship building.
• Assist with due diligence, debt and credit structuring, and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the bank to meet client needs.
• Contribute to client conversations and preparations for pitches and reviews.
• Gain hands-on experience across rotations focusing on technology and life sciences clients.

Skills

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Credit structuring

Client positioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

HSBC Innovation Banking in London runs an 18‑month graduate programme designed to build core corporate banking skills. You’ll rotate across Relationship Banking with a focus on technology and life sciences, gaining exposure to early-stage ventures through to large public companies.

You’ll conduct due diligence, assist with debt and credit structuring, portfolio management and day‑to‑day client management, while receiving mentoring and hands‑on training to accelerate your career in banking.