Business Analyst - Finance - Graduate

Area of Interest: Business Analysis and Consulting

Business Area: Group Infrastructure

Short Description: Use insight and analysis to solve problems and support better business outcomes

About the business area

Finance teams provide the bank with internal and external financial reporting, forecasting, controls oversight, and stress testing expertise. Specialist areas also manage HSBC’s worldwide tax affairs, group treasury needs, and events for investors and analysts.

Who you are

You’re curious, analytical, and love uncovering the story behind the numbers. You thrive on solving problems, spotting patterns, and turning data into ideas that make a real impact. You don’t need to know every financial concept from day one – bring your curiosity, drive, and problem-solving mindset, and we’ll help you build the rest.

You could be a great fit if you’re:

• Curious by nature: You’re always keen to learn something new to improve how you think and work.

• An analytical thinker: You enjoy breaking down problems and finding smart, logical solutions.

• A people person: You build trust and strong relationships that get things done.

• An effective communicator: You can explain complex ideas clearly, adapting to different audiences.

• Self-aware: You reflect on your work and decisions to keep improving.

What you’ll do

Here’s a taste of what you’ll work on:

• Get into the detail: Analyse complex financial data to inform business-critical decisions and drive performance.

• Improving efficiency: Identify opportunities to automate reporting using cutting-edge digital and AI tools.

• Making recommendations: Turn data and trends into actionable insights for senior decision-makers.

• Collaborating: Partner with teams across HSBC on finance/balance sheet management, regulatory reporting, tax, and transformation activity.

• Shaping strategy: Apply your growing finance knowledge to guide HSBC’s future.

What you’ll learn

This is a structured two-year programme designed to accelerate your career and give you broad exposure to HSBC’s Finance function. You’ll gain technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and the professional qualifications you need to thrive.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Four 6-month rotations that could include: Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Control, Business Finance, Investor Relations, Financial Analytics, Regulatory Reporting, Product Control, Tax, and/or Finance Change, and Treasury.

• Expert training to deepen your technical knowledge.

• Additional learning via various HSBC-wide and Finance specific learning platforms. Professional qualifications: CISI – Investment Securities Qualifications in Derivatives and UK Financial Regulation.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be available to work full time from July 2027 onwards

• 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

• Have already graduated or will have completed studies before the programme start date

• 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.