Relationship Management - Corporate and Institutional Banking - Internship

HSBC Holdings plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in London invites applications for a ten-week Relationship Management internship in Corporate and Institutional Banking starting June 2027. You will support Relationship Managers and cross-functional teams to understand client needs and growth plans, preparing client materials and contributing to risk reviews.

No banking experience is required; you will receive training and a tailored learning journey, gaining exposure to client presentations, reports, and cross-border

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build client relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Comfort with quantitative analysis and presenting insights.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Managers and teams to understand each client’s needs and growth plans.
• Assist with client presentations, reports and credit papers, and contribute to strategic reviews.
• Carry out financial analysis and risk assessments on portfolios and transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Credit and Risk to deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

2:1 degree or overseas equivalent

Job description

Relationship Management - Corporate and Institutional Banking - Internship

Location:

London, GB, E14 5HQ

Start Date and Duration: Mon Jun 21, 2027; 10 weeks

Area of Interest: Relationship Management

Business Area: Corporate and Institutional Banking

About the business area

Corporate and Institutional Banking helps some of the world's largest companies grow and succeed by offering investment and financial solutions. Working across markets, sectors and borders, you'll help deliver the insight, connectivity and support that enable clients to navigate change and unlock new opportunities

Who you are

You're someone who enjoys building relationships, understanding client needs and working with others to deliver the right solutions. You'll thrive if you're curious, collaborative and comfortable balancing people-focused work with detailed analysis. You'll need strong communication skills, relationship-building ability, teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership of tasks. An interest in client businesses, financial solutions and cross-functional teamwork will help you succeed, as you'll work with specialist teams and support presentations, reviews and risk-related work. You don't need prior banking experience or to know every product from day one — we'll help you build that knowledge through training and hands-on experience. What matters most is your mindset, your willingness to learn and your ability to build trust.

What you'll do

You'll work with Relationship Managers and specialist teams to support corporate and institutional clients. From the start, you'll help build an understanding of each client’s business, priorities and growth plans, and see how HSBC brings together the right expertise to support them. You could help prepare client presentations, reports and credit papers, support strategic reviews and pitches, and carry out financial analysis and risk assessments on portfolios and transactions. You'll also work with colleagues across Legal, Credit and Risk, and see how teams collaborate across functions and geographies to deliver tailored solutions. It's a practical introduction to relationship-led banking, where you'll learn by contributing to real client work.

What you'll learn

You'll begin with any required regulated training and exams, followed by HSBC's Global Graduate Induction and a tailored learning journey for relationship management. Through that support, you'll build your understanding of corporate and institutional clients, banking products, and how relationship teams work with specialists across the bank. You'll learn how to connect client needs with the right solutions, strengthen your commercial judgement, and develop the communication skills needed to work confidently with different stakeholders. The programme also helps you build a global network of peers and colleagues, so you won't be learning in isolation. By the end, you'll have the technical grounding and professional confidence to grow in a client-facing banking career.

Where you'll work

You'll work in Corporate and Institutional Banking, in a relationship-led environment supporting global corporate and institutional clients. You'll be part of a team that works closely with product specialists and partner functions across the bank, creating a broad and connected view of client coverage. It's a collaborative office environment where strong relationships, commercial awareness and teamwork are central. You'll gain exposure to a culture that is fast-paced, international and built around delivering for clients together.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to workfull time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 degree classification or higher, or an overseas equivalent
• Be in the penultimate year of undergraduate study and be expecting to graduate in 2028
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role