Relationship Management - Private Bank - Graduate

HSBC; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is launching a Relationship Management - Private Bank graduate program in Central, Hong Kong Island. The 18-month start date is July 2027, offering rotations, structured training, and professional qualifications.

Successful candidates will work with private banking clients across teams, developing financial knowledge and relationship skills in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English is required, Mandarin/Cantonese knowledge is a plus, and visa sponsorship is possible.

Qualifications

• Be fluent in English, knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese would be an advantage.
• Be available to work full time from July 2027 onwards.
• Have obtained or expect to achieve a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent).
• Have already graduated or will have completed studies before the programme start date.
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors, and Credit Advisers.
• Build knowledge of asset classes, financial products, and credit offerings.
• Understand lending, credit solutions, advisory products, and loan structuring.
• Manage and review client portfolios.
• Develop your skills to prospect, manage, and report on both new and existing clients.
• Use Excel to create and interpret client and portfolio reports.
• Begin to run client meetings on your own with confidence.
• Strengthen your ability to engage with people at all levels, from colleagues to senior stakeholders.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity

Job description

Relationship Management - Private Bank - Graduate

Location:

Central, Hong Kong Island, HK

Start Date and Duration: Mon Jul 19, 2027; 18 months

Closing Date: Sat Oct 31, 2026

Area of Interest: Relationship Management

Business Area: International Wealth and Premier Banking

About the business area

Our Private Bank delivers world-class solutions to private clients seeking to grow, protect, preserve or transfer their wealth.

Who you are

You’re a natural people person who thrives in a team, loves learning on the go, and enjoys finding smart solutions. You don’t need a finance background – just curiosity, resilience, and a genuine interest in helping people achieve their financial goals. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, adaptability, and a hunger to learn will help you thrive.
You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy collaborating with others to solve complex needs.
• Are naturally curious – seeking out new information and jumping on opportunities to put your learning into practice.
• Are a clear communicator who can make complex ideas simple and show how they fit into the bigger picture.
• Stay positive when things get tough, adapting quickly if plans change.
• Build trust easily with people, knowing relationships are key to success.

What you’ll do

Over the course of the programme, you’ll work with private banking clients and the teams who support them. You can expect to:

• Work alongside Relationship Managers, Investment Counsellors, and Credit Advisers.
• Build your knowledge of asset classes, financial products, and credit offerings.
• Understand lending, credit solutions, advisory products, and loan structuring.
• Manage and review client portfolios.
• Develop your skills to prospect, manage, and report on both new and existing clients.
• Use Excel to create and interpret client and portfolio reports.
• Begin to run client meetings on your own with confidence.
• Strengthen your ability to engage with people at all levels, from colleagues to senior stakeholders.

What you’ll learn

This programme combines structured training, professional qualifications, and a rotational experience to give you a rounded skillset:

• One week of structured training in both technical and behavioural skills, plus ongoing on-the-job development.
• Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) to be completed during the programme.
• Option to work towards a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Three 6-month rotations across different teams, giving you a 360° view of the Private Bank.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to workfull time from July 2027 onwards
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA of4.0/5.0or3.2/4.0(or overseas equivalent, as shown on your official university transcript/degree certificate)
• Befluent in English, knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese would be an advantage
• Have already graduated or will have completed studies before the programme start date
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role