Transaction Banking - Global Payments Solutions - Internship

HSBC; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash support for internship

Job summary

HSBC is offering a Global Payments Solutions internship in Hong Kong. You will join a specialist GPS team, work on real client problems, and gain exposure to payments, liquidity and card solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and an ownership mentality in a fast-paced environment.

The program runs for 10 weeks starting June 2027, with opportunities to learn technical product knowledge and cross‑functional teamwork within Corporate and Institutional Banking.

Qualifications

• Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027
• Have a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent) shown on transcript
• Fluent in English; Mandarin/Cantonese knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Join one of the GPS teams and help solve real client problems.
• Learn how HSBC matches financial products to clients, including payments and liquidity tools.
• Help ensure compliance with international and local regulations.
• Explore how AI, APIs, Cloud and automation can improve client services.
• Contribute to internal work: dashboards, client-facing materials, and presentations.

Job description

Transaction Banking - Global Payments Solutions - Internship

Location: Central, Hong Kong Island, HK

Start Date and Duration: Mon Jun 14, 2027; 10 weeks

Closing Date: Sat Oct 31, 2026

Area of Interest: Transaction Banking

Business Area: Corporate and Institutional Banking

About the business area

Global Payment Solutions (GPS) is a multi-award winning team who helps clients make payments across borders, across currencies and regulations, quickly and efficiently.

Who you are

We're looking for people who love building connections and solving complex problems, and want to make a real impact in the world of global payments. You don't need to know everything about transaction banking – bring your curiosity and drive, and we'll help with the rest.
You could be a great fit if you're:

• A natural collaborator: You enjoy working closely with colleagues at all levels and across teams to deliver the right solution.


• An effective communicator: You know how to explain ideas clearly, both in writing and conversation, even when things get technical.


• Ownership mindset: You take pride in your work, stay motivated and accountable.


• Eager to learn: You’re genuinely interested in how financial services and technology evolve – and how clients benefit from that innovation.


• An analytical thinker: You look for smarter ways of working, use data to back up your ideas, and want to create better experiences for clients.


• A people person: You enjoy building relationships and learning from how others do it – so you can develop your own authentic style.

What you’ll do

You’ll be part of a specialist team focused on a specific product area, while gaining exposure across other parts of the business. This is a hands‑on role – no shadowing here.
Here’s a taste of what you could get involved in:

• Join one of our core teams – Sales, Product Management, Client Management, Business Management, or Chief Control Office – and help solve real client problems.


• Learn how we match the right financial products to the right clients – whether that’s payment tools, cards, or liquidity solutions.


• Help ensure our services meet international compliance requirements and local regulations.


• Discover how we use AI, APIs, Cloud and automation to improve client services.


• Contribute to internal work: create dashboards, support PowerPoint presentations, and help senior team members with key client‑facing materials.


• Support efforts that keep HSBC competitive in global payment trends, like real‑time payments and virtual accounts.

What you’ll learn

• Structured onboarding: In week one, you’ll take part in a tailored training programme that builds both your technical understanding and professional skills.


• Technical product knowledge: You’ll develop a working knowledge of core financial solutions, including:


• Liquidity and Investment products – tools to optimise balance sheets and forecast cashflow.


• Payments – solutions to move money domestically and globally, including real‑time and omnichannel tools.


• Cards – tools to help clients manage and monitor corporate spending.


• Broader exposure: You’ll learn from cross‑functional teams across HSBC.

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 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


• Expected to graduate between November 2027 and July 2028


• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role