HSBC Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme Hong Kong SAR

Programme description

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) Youth Employment Scheme is a programme organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for Hong Kong residents aged 29 or below with educational attainments awarded by higher education institutions (within or outside of Hong Kong) at sub-degree level or above and who are legally employable in Hong Kong and the Mainland. It aims to foster career development of young people the exchange of talent in the GBA and the opportunity to develop and grow a professional network.

As a participating organisation we are offering roles within our key business areas across Guangzhou Shenzhen and Foshan. Roles will be available in HK businesses: Retail Banking & Wealth Commercial Banking.

Programme details

Area of interest: Relationship Management

Business areas: Retail Banking & Wealth and Commercial Bank

Duration: 18 months (Upon successful completion of the scheme you will have the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role at HSBC)

Location: Guangzhou Shenzhen and Foshan

Start date: October 2026

Who you are

Were looking for people who love building connections supporting others and making a real impact. You dont need to know everything about banking bring your curiosity and drive and well help with the rest.

You could be a great fit if youre:

• A natural collaborator who enjoys working closely with people to solve problems and deliver solutions.
• A people person who enjoys building relationships and developing your own authentic style.
• A self-starter: You spot challenges before they become problems and take ownership to fix them.
• Positive under pressure: You stay calm when it counts and bring energy and optimism to the table.
• A clear communicator who can simplify complex information in writing and conversation.
• Eager to learn ask questions expand your knowledge and grow your skillset.

What youll do

Throughout your time at HSBC youll be supported by experienced managers and a wide network of diverse colleagues in the region and around the world. Youll take part in on-the-job training in both Hong Kong and the mainland Greater Bay Area for the duration of your placement.

Over the course of the placement youll gain experience and insight into the business area you join. Youll receive a combination of on-the-job practical experience project-based work and functional exposure and be encouraged to learn ask questions take on real responsibilities and develop your professional network.

What youll learn

Throughout the programme youll strengthen core professional skills including:

Stakeholder management

Time management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication and presentation skills

Youll also build role-specific technical skills based on your business area gaining real-world experience in operations banking systems regulatory knowledge data handling customer experience financial products or digital processes.

By the end of the programme youll have a strong foundation to grow your career with the opportunity to be considered for a full-time client-facing role at HSBC.

Additional information:

During the selection process youll be asked to provide your areas of preference. We will endeavor to match you with the most appropriate business area and roles.

If you have applied to another HSBC programme in the past 6 months you may not be able to reapply directly as our system only allows one application per we are accepting additional applications to this particular apply using a different email address so you can submit your application.