Graduate Trainee

HSBC; Penang; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad invites applications for the Global Network Banking – Graduate Trainee in Penang. This programme offers hands-on exposure to real business activities while supporting practical training for fresh graduates.

As a trainee, you will work on projects across Global Banking, collaborate with multiple teams, and develop your skills in analysis, communication, and stakeholder management. Strong English and a drive to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree with CGPA 3.0+ or Second Class Upper.
• Strong written and spoken English; good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse information and translate insights into outputs.
• Resourceful, well-organised, and able to manage multiple tasks with good judgement.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Energetic, adaptable and keen to learn.
• Strong team player with emerging leadership potential.
• Proficient with productivity tools (spreadsheets, presentations).

Responsibilities

• Work on projects across Global Banking with supervision; assignments up to 12 months.
• Provide day-to-day support to define, manage and deliver business priorities.
• Prepare materials and reports for business reviews and senior meetings.
• Collaborate with Coverage, Product, Risk, Operations and other functions.
• Collect, review, analyse and present information to support decisions.
• Communicate clearly with teams and senior stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality outputs with ownership and attention to detail.
• Understand dynamic situations and apply structured thinking to evolving needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong English

Team player

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree (CGPA 3.0+)

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you’re looking for a career that offers meaningful development opportunities, join HSBC and build a future rich with potential. Whether you want to grow into leadership, broaden your skillset, or take your career in a new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that can take you further.

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join HSBC as a Global Network Banking – Graduate Trainee, Penang

This programme provides students and fresh graduates with hands‑on exposure to real business activities while supporting practical training requirements for Degrees/Diplomas (where applicable). At HSBC, we also see this as an opportunity to develop early career talent for future roles.

Key Responsibilities

• During the programme, trainees will be assigned specific projects across relevant teams within Global Banking, supported by appropriate supervision. Project assignments may span up to 12 months for fresh graduates (subject to programme design and business needs).
• Provide day-to-day support to the team, working with colleagues to define, manage and help deliver business priorities and targets.
• Support Global Banking in progressing strategic priorities, including preparing materials and reports for business reviews and senior management discussions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Coverage, Product, Risk, Operations and other functions aligned to the business.
• Collect, review, analyse and present information (data, trends and commentary) to support decision-making.
• Communicate clearly and professionally (written and verbal), including effective collaboration across teams and, where appropriate, interaction with senior stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality outputs with minimal guidance, demonstrating strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Understand dynamic situations quickly and apply structured thinking to address evolving needs.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with CGPA 3.0 and above or at least Second Class Upper (or equivalent).
• Strong written and spoken English; good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse information, identify key insights and translate them into business-relevant outputs.
• Resourceful, well‑organised, and able to manage multiple tasks with good judgement.
• Motivated to work in a fast‑paced environment with a strong focus on outcomes and client‑driven priorities.
• Energetic, adaptable and keen to learn.
• Strong team player with emerging leadership potential.
• Confident with standard productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations) and able to work independently when required.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad