HSBC career

HSBC careers – a world of opportunity

When it comes to a career in finance, global banking giant HSBC has a lot to offer thanks to its size alone. However, with a strong focus on developing employees, support local communities and creating a fair and inclusive work environment, it’s safe to say the bank has more to offer as an employer than sheer size. Let’s take a look at what it’s like to work at HSBC.

What is HSBC?

HSBC is a British multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in London. It has around 39 million customers across 62 countries, from individuals to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments. In terms of total assets, it’s the largest bank in Europe.

Why work at HSBC?

First of all, HSBC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including private healthcare, a pension scheme with generous employer contributions and enhanced maternity/adoption pay. In terms of working environment, HSBC are focused on fostering a meritocratic system that’s diverse, inclusive and supports employee wellbeing, including through a hybrid flexible working model and the Headspace mindfulness app.

You can also expect extensive continued training opportunities with the dedicated HSBC University programme with thousands of online courses and digital resources. Additional career and personal support can be found through the employee resource groups, which are employee-led resource groups open to all employees. HSBC also supports employee volunteering programmes and community initiatives.

What roles are available at HSBC?

HSBC has four main business areas: retail, commercial, private and investment banking. These areas incorporate finance jobs in customer-facing roles such as portfolio manager, customer service consultant and capital risk assurance manager, as well as research, product and analyst opportunities behind the scenes. There are also operational and support functions in HR, legal, audit, compliance, technology and risk management, including impressive-sounding roles like “head of financial inclusion and vulnerability” and “cybersecurity threat hunter”. Additionally, as an international bank, there are roles abroad and/or involving the use of foreign language skills.

How does that sound?

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