Quantitative Finance Data Analyst Intern — London

HSBC Holdings plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is offering a Data Analyst - Quantitative Finance internship in London, starting Mon Jun 21, 2027 for 12 weeks. You will work with Markets and Quant teams to turn complex data into actionable insights, build models in Excel and Python, and learn Bloomberg and Reuters tools.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, programming ability, and the ability to communicate clearly in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a mathematical or quantitative subject.
• 2:1 degree or higher (or overseas equivalent).
• Currently studying MSc or PhD.

Responsibilities

• Turn data into insight from financial data, indicators and news.
• Create reports, visualisations and trade ideas.
• Support traders with data collection, reporting and record‑keeping.
• Build tools and models using Excel, VBA or Python; learn Bloomberg/Reuters/HSBC tools.

Skills

Programming ability

OO languages

Machine learning

Stochastic calculus

Numerical analysis

Forecasting

Monte Carlo simulation

Python

Excel

VBA

Education

Master’s or PhD in quantitative subject

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Bloomberg

Reuters

HSBC tools

Job description

HSBC Holdings plc is offering a Data Analyst - Quantitative Finance internship in London, starting Mon Jun 21, 2027 for 12 weeks. You will work with Markets and Quant teams to turn complex data into actionable insights, build models in Excel and Python, and learn Bloomberg and Reuters tools.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, programming ability, and the ability to communicate clearly in a fast‑paced environment.