HSBC
Location
West Midlands, B1 1HQ
Deadline
1 November 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Commercial Banking is our business-to-business offering, helping businesses of all sizes to grow - from small enterprises to large multinationals. From day one, you’ll work with Relationship Managers and specialist teams to support Commercial Banking clients. You’ll help build a clear picture of each client’s business, goals and challenges, then see how HSBC brings the right people together to respond. You could help prepare client presentations, reports and credit papers, support strategic reviews and pitches, and carry out financial analysis and risk assessments on portfolios and transactions. You’ll also work with colleagues across Legal, Credit and Risk to understand how we deliver tailored solutions responsibly. Across your placements, you’ll get early exposure to client-facing work and see how strong relationships are built, grown and protected over time. Salary: Competitive
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
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HSBC operates in financial services, where accuracy, trust, regulation, data, and customer outcomes are central to the work.
Student note
Strong applications usually show attention to detail, clear communication, numeracy, integrity, and an interest in how financial services help people or businesses.
Typical process
Fewer than 5% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online assessment
1–2 weeks after application
Numerical and situational judgement tests. Research HSBC's global footprint before taking the assessment.
Video interview
1–2 weeks after assessment
Expect questions on global mindset, commercial awareness, and motivation for HSBC specifically.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Group exercise, written task, and senior manager interview.
Application tips
Location
West Midlands, B1 1HQ
Deadline
1 November 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Commercial Banking is our business-to-business offering, helping businesses of all sizes to grow - from small enterprises to large multinationals. From day one, you’ll work with Relationship Managers and specialist teams to support Commercial Banking clients. You’ll help build a clear picture of each client’s business, goals and challenges, then see how HSBC brings the right people together to respond. You could help prepare client presentations, reports and credit papers, support strategic reviews and pitches, and carry out financial analysis and risk assessments on portfolios and transactions. You’ll also work with colleagues across Legal, Credit and Risk to understand how we deliver tailored solutions responsibly. Across your placements, you’ll get early exposure to client-facing work and see how strong relationships are built, grown and protected over time. Salary: Competitive
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
See entry requirements on employer listingUse these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
HSBC operates in financial services, where accuracy, trust, regulation, data, and customer outcomes are central to the work.
Student note
Strong applications usually show attention to detail, clear communication, numeracy, integrity, and an interest in how financial services help people or businesses.
Typical process
Fewer than 5% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online assessment
1–2 weeks after application
Numerical and situational judgement tests. Research HSBC's global footprint before taking the assessment.
Video interview
1–2 weeks after assessment
Expect questions on global mindset, commercial awareness, and motivation for HSBC specifically.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Group exercise, written task, and senior manager interview.
Application tips