Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Various locations
Overview
HSBC was established in 1865 to finance trade between Europe and Asia. The experiences of the past 150 years have helped form the bank’s character across the world.
Work with a variety of teams to gain experience in Sales and Trading and learn about different asset classes and product types, algorithmic trading, and how various dynamics drive markets.
Details
What you will do
- You’ll work with a mix of Sales and Trading desks to help advise clients on their portfolios. This experience will give you a solid understanding of different products offered within our key asset classes such as Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets Rates and Commodities; Global Debt Markets; Equities; and Securities Financing.
- You’ll assist in an analytical project or build new tools that support the desk.
- You will have the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge necessary for the role and successful candidates will be prepared to advance to our Graduate programme.
What you'll learn
- You’ll begin with a comprehensive induction on the soft and technical skills you’ll need to succeed.
- You’ll get training on Bloomberg and Reuters terminals, as well as a proprietary suite of HSBC tools.
- You’ll learn data analysis, technology skills, influencing and time management.
- You’ll gain insight into the various dynamics that drive markets and the correlations between different factors, which will help you develop a feeling of what to look for when trading a particular market.
- You’ll learn how to formulate market views so that you’re comfortable and confident presenting a trade idea and investment solutions.
- You’ll understand the relationships between Sales, Structuring and Trading, as well as how this works to serve our clients.
- You’ll have a Buddy, a Programme Manager, and a Mentor to help guide your through the programme, make connections and provide career advice.
- You’ll increase your knowledge of our Markets business through the support, training and experience you’ll get by working alongside teams across asset classes involved in trading, sales, and middle office support services.
- You’ll learn how to navigate your way around a large, global organisation, improve your communication skills, and develop capabilities in a variety of technical areas.
- You’ll have plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and people to support you during your time with us so that you're well prepared for your future.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who you are
- You like networking and building relationships.
- You’re self-motivated, driven, and welcome healthy competition.
- You have an interest and understanding of financial products and markets, and experience in Microsoft Excel.
- You communicate clearly and concisely, are confident in identifying and summarising key data, and make decisions quickly based on facts.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
What can this lead to?
Perform well and we'll consider you for our Markets Securities Services Graduate Programme, where in your first year, you can explore a selection of our Sales, Trading and Global Research desks through rotations. Then you can specialise in an area you are passionate about, working to develop into a future leader on the trading floor and even beyond, in our international and ever-changing bank.
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