Transaction Banking - Issuer Services - Graduate

HSBC Holdings plc; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Central, Hong Kong is offering a Graduate Programme in Transaction Banking - Issuer Services. You will work across teams to support business development and provide client services during a two-year rotation, starting July 2027.

We look for curious, collaborative graduates who communicate clearly, take initiative and maintain integrity. Fluent English is required, Mandarin/Cantonese a plus. Full-time availability from July 2027 and HK working eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Be available to work full time from July 2027 onwards.
• Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA as stated in eligibility.
• Be a recent graduate with less than 2 years’ full-time work experience, or due to graduate by July 2027.
• Be fluent in English; knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese is an advantage.
• Be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong for the full duration without HSBC visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Issuer Services and internal teams on business development and client services.
• Interact with external stakeholders including Investment Banks, Corporates, Sponsors, Issuers, Lenders, Law Firms and intermediaries.
• Present to clients and turn data into insights.
• Learn about compliance and regulations across countries.
• Attend meetings and events to build relationships.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Ownership mindset

Curiosity

People skills

Self-motivated

Integrity

Job description

Transaction Banking - Issuer Services - Graduate

Location: Central, Hong Kong Island, HK

Start Date and Duration: Mon Jul 19, 2027; 24 months

Opening Date: Tue Sep 29, 2026

Closing Date: Sat Oct 31, 2026

Area of Interest: Transaction Banking

Business Area: Corporate and Institutional Banking

Short Description: Keep complex deals moving as a trusted partner for lenders, borrowers and investors

About the business area

Our Issuer Services teams support and enhance the corporate strategies of leading global companies, financial institutions and capital market investors, providing tailored corporate trust and loan agency solutions.

Who you are

We're looking for people who love building connections, communicate well and take initiative. You don't need to know everything about 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 with people from different teams, backgrounds and levels.
• An effective communicator: You express yourself clearly, concisely and can tailor your message to different audiences.
• Ownership mindset: You take pride in your work, paying attention to the details and seeing things through to a high standard.
• Eager to learn: You’re curious about banking and excited to develop your knowledge from day one.
• A people person: You enjoy building relationships and learning from those around you.
• Self-motivated and driven: You stay organised, use your initiative, and are always thinking one step ahead.
• Trustworthy: You understand the importance of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information.

What you’ll do

You’ll spend time working across our Issuer Services teams focused on business development and client services. You'll play a real part in helping clients navigate complex transactions while delivering an exceptional service experience.

Here’s a taste of what you could get involved in:

• Collaborate with colleagues across Issuer Services at all levels, and across internal teams like Product, Marketing, Legal and Regulatory Compliance.
• Interact with external stakeholders including Investment Banks, Corporates, Sponsors, Issuers, Lenders, Law Firms and intermediaries.
• Learn the importance of integrity and discretion in sensitive, high-stakes environments like restructurings.
• Help HSBC stay compliant: You’ll ensure our teams keep up with rules and regulations across countries.
• Present to clients: Turn data into insights and create presentations that clearly show how we’re adding value.
• Be a team player: From logistics to admin and marketing, you’ll support senior colleagues on a wide range of tasks.
• Lead on research: You’ll keep the team updated by compiling research on market trends, deals and news.
• Get to know our clients: Participate in meetings and events to learn how we build and manage long-term relationships.

What you’ll learn

We’ll support you with all the training and development you need to succeed. Your journey will typically start with our Global Graduate Induction, where you’ll train alongside your graduate peers. The induction provides you with an overview of HSBC, as well as an opportunity to build a global network of graduates and business colleagues, which will prove invaluable as your HSBC career unfolds. Once you’ve completed the Global Graduate Induction, you’ll take part in a global tailored training programme to build both the technical understanding and professional capability required for the role.

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)
• Be arecent graduate with less than 2 years’ full-time work experience, or be due tograduate by July 2027
• Befluent in English,knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese would be an advantage
• Belegally permitted to work in Hong Kongfor the full duration of the graduate programme and beyond,without requiring HSBC visa sponsorship

We are not able to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

We only accept one application per recruitment cycle so please take time to explore our opportunities before applying as we may not be able to transfer your application to other vacancies.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.