Graduate - Treasury & Trade Solutions

HSBC Holdings plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc invites graduates to join an 18-month Corporate Banking graduate programme in London. You will work with the Innovation Banking Chief Commercial Office, gaining hands-on experience across treasury, payments, liquidity and digital channels, supported by mentors and buddy programmes.

You will develop core skills through client-facing activities, training modules and real-world project work across Cards, Cash Management, Payments and Trade Finance, in a fast-paced innovation

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in innovation, particularly technology and life sciences.
• Enjoy solving problems, welcome a challenge and explore new approaches.
• Motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Curious, eager to learn and quick to apply new knowledge.
• Able to work well in a team and independently; stay calm under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain complex information.

Responsibilities

• Client positioning, negotiation and portfolio management.
• Innovation Banking product suite and sales strategies.
• Understanding the innovation ecosystem and venture capital funding cycles.
• Data analysis and senior stakeholder management.

Skills

Innovation interest

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Curiosity & quick learning

Teamwork & autonomy

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We’re the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO.

Whether it’s comprehensive corporate banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or funds banking, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here’s to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

The programme

The 18-month graduate programme is designed to build the core skills you need for a successful career in corporate banking. You’ll be challenged, supported and given opportunities to broaden your capabilities while working alongside colleagues with deep expertise and a shared commitment to supporting our clients. You’ll also have a dedicated mentor and buddy to support you throughout the programme.

You’ll work within the HSBC Innovation Banking Chief Commercial Office, partnering with experts in the Treasury & Trade Solutions product sales team. The London-based team is responsible for the positioning of commercial banking solutions to the innovation economy. The suite of products includes Cards, Digital Channels, Liquidity, Payments, Trade Finance and Integration solutions.

The Treasury & Trade Solutions pathway provides a significant amount of hands-on activity with the client base and product inventory that you are supporting, potentially working with clients across a range of different sectors and life stages. You will work with and support senior sales specialists and relationship teams to position Cards, Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Digital Channels, Trade Finance and Integration solutions for clients in the innovation economy.

You can expect meaningful, hands-on experience with the clients you support. Alongside this, you’ll take part in training designed to build the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed. Topics include:

• Client positioning, negotiation and portfolio management
• Innovation Banking product suite and sales strategies
• The innovation ecosystem and venture capital funding cycles
• Data analysis and senior stakeholder management.

Skills and requirements

This could be the right programme for you if:

• You have a genuine interest in innovation, particularly technology and life sciences.
• You enjoy solving problems, welcome a challenge and are willing to explore new approaches. When you don’t know the answer, you take the initiative to find it.
• You’re motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively. You take ownership and follow through on commitments.
• You’re curious, eager to learn and quick to apply new knowledge.
• You work well as part of a team and are also comfortable working independently. You remain calm and dependable under pressure.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally, and can explain complex information in an accessible way.
• You have, or expect to obtain, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Previous work experience is welcome but not required.

Duration: 18 months

Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated in 2026 or be due to graduate in 2027.

Location: London (hybrid)

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk via [e-mail] .