Investment Specialist - Investments - Internship
Location: Central, Hong Kong Island, HK
Programme Type: Internship
Programme Start Date and Duration: Mon Jun 14, 2027; 10 weeks
Opening Date: Thu Sep 03, 2026
Closing Date: Sat Oct 31, 2026
Area of Interest: Sales and Investments
Business Area: International Wealth and Premier Banking
Short Description: Grow your career helping deliver specialist investment insights and solutions
About the business area
Asset Management invests on behalf of HSBC’s worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates and institutions. It connects our clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices.
Who you are
We’re looking for curious, driven problem-solvers who can turn numbers into insights and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You’ll stand out if you:
- Analyse with precision – You’re methodical, detail-focused, and able to interpret data, numbers, and complex problems to make sure nothing is missed.
- Collaborate with confidence – You work well with others, while building your own skills.
- Learn fast – You pick up new information and processes quickly, applying what you’ve learnt in real time on projects and tasks.
- Stay motivated – You set personal goals and push yourself to meet them, while keeping objectives front and centre.
- Resilient – You maintain a positive mindset under pressure, even when things change direction.
What you’ll do
From day one, you’ll be hands-on in the world of investments, building technical and professional skills that will set you apart:
- Develop analysis and coding skills.
- Learn about investment research, portfolio construction and management.
- Gain an understanding of asset classes, HSBC products, and hedge funds.
- Build your confidence in engaging with others at all levels, while collaborating with your team to deliver on client needs and business objectives.
- Research and present investment opportunities, market trends, and industry insights.
- Manage your own workload while contributing to team goals.
- Get curious and develop creative solutions when challenges arise.
What you’ll learn
- A one-week structured training programme covering technical and behavioural skills, designed to help you hit the ground running.
- Continuous on-the-job training with real projects and live client exposure.
- Insight into how investment decisions are made, and the role research plays in delivering results.
- How to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment where learning never stops.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Be available to work full time for 10 weeks commencing June 2027
- Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 3.2/4.0 (or overseas equivalent, as shown on your official university transcript/degree certificate)
- Be fluent in English, knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese would be an advantage
- Expected to graduate between November 2027 and July 2028
We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role
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.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.