Application for the 2026 HSBC Singapore Retail Banking Internship Programme is now open.

Area of Interest: Relationship Management
Business Area: International Wealth & Premier Banking – Retail Banking
Location: Singapore
Start Date: May 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Application Close: 31 October 2025 (we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date once all vacancies are filled.)

About the business area

Our International Wealth and Premier Banking business helps customers take care of their day-to-day finances and to manage, protect and grow their wealth. Our international network and breadth of expertise enable us to support individuals, families, business owners, investors and entrepreneurs around the world.

Who you are

We're looking for people who love building meaningful connections. You don't need to know everything about finance – we're here to teach you. But if you're a natural listener, a people person, and someone who goes the extra mile to help others, you'll fit right in.

Here's what we're looking for:

A strong communicator: You explain things clearly, listen actively, and know how to connect with different people.
A natural collaborator: You work well with others and enjoy solving problems together.
A relationship builder: You're great at getting to know people and building trust.
A self-starter: You spot challenges before they become problems and take ownership to fix them.
Emotionally intelligent: You think about how your words and actions affect others.
Positive under pressure: You stay calm when it counts and bring energy and optimism to the table.

What you'll do

Our internship gives you the grounding you need for a thriving career as a Relationship Manager when you graduate. You'll gain a comprehensive insight into International Wealth and Premier Banking Business as you work with teams across areas such as the Chief Operating Office, Digital Transformation, Distribution/Frontline, Product Development, and Strategy. You'll begin to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a future career in relationship management working alongside professional from different parts of the business to better understand client needs and deliver solutions.

Here's a taste of what you'll get involved in:

Work with our teams to understand how they support our customers with everything from everyday banking to long-term financial planning.
Gain an understanding of our product suite – from current accounts, credit cards, personal loans and mortgages, as well as savings, investments, insurance and wealth management.
Gain exposure to our digital tools and understand how we track conversations, manage relationships, and uncover new opportunities.
Understand how different laws and regulations affect our international clients – and how we get it right every time.

What you'll learn

We'll kick things off with a week of structured training to get you up to speed. From there, you'll have a mix of hands-on learning, mentoring, and skills coaching to help you thrive.

You'll build skills in:

Technical know-how: Learn how different products work and how to use them to help clients.
Relationship building: A skill that'll set you up for success.
Sales and negotiation: Understand how to match clients with products and present ideas with confidence.

By the end of your internship, you'll know exactly what a career in Relationship Management in this area of the bank looks like – and where you could take it.

Requirements

Available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing May 2026
Obtained, or expected to achieve, a GPA of at least 4.0 / 5.0 or 3.2 / 4.0 (as appears on your official university transcript or degree certificate), or overseas equivalent to this
Expected to graduate between November 2026 and July 2027
Fluent in English
Right to work in Singapore without requirement for sponsorship

To understand our application and the assessment process, or to discover more about internships at HSBC, please visit https://www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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