Relationship Management - Private Bank - Internship

HSBC Holdings plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is offering a Relationship Management - Private Bank Internship in London for a 10-week period beginning June 2027. You will rotate through private banking teams, supporting Relationship Managers and Credit Advisers while learning about asset classes and financial products.

You will be involved in real client work, receive structured training, and participate in assessments designed to prepare you for a graduate role in international wealth and premier banking.

Qualifications

• Avail full-time for 10 weeks starting June 2027.
• 2:1 degree or higher, or overseas equivalent.
• Expected to graduate in 2028.
• Penultimate year of undergraduate studies.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across private banking teams and support day-to-day client activity.
• Assist Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors or Credit Advisers with client portfolios and tasks.
• Learn about asset classes, financial products, and credit solutions.
• Participate in structured assessments tied to securing a graduate role.
• Contribute to project work, presentations and skills-based evaluations.

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Overseas equivalent

Expected to graduate in 2028

Penultimate year of undergraduate studies

Job description

Relationship Management - Private Bank - Internship

Location:

London, GB, E14 5HQ

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

Area of Interest: Relationship ManagementBusiness Area: International Wealth and Premier Banking

About the business area

Our International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) business serves over 40 million customers globally, ranging from retail customers to ultra-high net worth individuals and their families. We help them to take care of their day-to-day finances and manage, protect and grow their wealth.

At HSBC’s Global Private Bank, we work with some of the world’s most affluent clients (Ultra-High-Net-Worth), helping them grow, manage and protect their wealth across investments, lending and long-term financial planning.

Who you are

You’re curious about private banking, interested in working with people and ready to learn in a real-world setting. You don’t need financial experience to start — what matters is your attitude, your adaptability and your willingness to get involved. You could be a great fit if you enjoy collaborating with others, communicating clearly and building strong relationships over time. You’re open-minded, quick to learn and interested in putting new knowledge into practice. You stay calm when plans change and bring a positive mindset to challenges. If you want to explore how client relationships and financial solutions come together in private banking, this could be a strong fit.

What you'll do

You’ll rotate across private banking teams and work alongside Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors or Credit Advisers to support day-to-day client activity. You could help build your understanding of asset classes, financial products and credit solutions, and see how teams support lending, advisory services and loan structuring. You may also learn how client portfolios are reviewed and managed, and how strong client relationships are built over time. It’s a practical introduction to private banking, with real exposure to the people and work behind client service. The internship also includes structured assessments aligned to securing a graduate role, giving you chances to demonstrate how you think, collaborate and deliver, through tasks such as project work, presentations, interviews or skills-based evaluations.

What you'll learn

From your first week, you’ll be involved in real client projects and team activity that give you a genuine introduction to private banking. You’ll begin with structured training in both technical and behavioural skills, then continue learning on the job in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your understanding of private banking products, client needs and the professional standards that matter in a high-trust setting. You’ll also build confidence in working with senior professionals and communicating in a more client-focused environment. By the end of the internship, you’ll have a clearer understanding of private banking and stronger foundations for deciding whether this path is right for you.

Where you'll work

You’ll work in Private Banking within International Wealth and Premier Banking, rotating across teams that support high-net-worth clients. It’s a relationship-led environment where Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors and Credit Advisers work closely together around client needs. You’ll be part of a professional office culture that values discretion, teamwork and high standards. Expect a collaborative setting where specialists share expertise and where strong internal relationships help deliver a seamless client experience.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full 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 expecting to graduate in 2028
• Be in thepenultimate yearof your undergraduate studies
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role