Degree Apprenticeships in Banking

Opportunities Nationwide, including Leeds, Sheffield, Chester, London and Birmingham

Nationwide Opportunities

Degree Apprenticeships play an important role in our business and provide people an alternative to the full-time university route as they undertake a challenging and rewarding career with HSBC.

You will join on a permanent contract consisting of a rotationally structured 54-month programme which will give you wide exposure to different teams across multiple areas of your business line - which will either be within Retail Banking or Commercial Banking. This programme is designed to give you the skills, behaviours, and attributes to forge a long and varied career within HSBC; all whilst working towards a fully funded BSc (Hons) Degree in Financial Services Management via the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Throughout your programme you will receive a wealth of support and guidance to ensure you have the platform to accelerate your career within the HSBC Group. This includes a dedicated mentor, ongoing learning, and development opportunities via a mixture of one-to-one tuition in both the classroom and workplace, on-demand resources, dedicated study days and even the possibility of independent study with residential stays at the university delivering your qualification.

All apprentices receive a highly competitive salary and will be supported at the end of programme to secure a permanent destination role within HSBC. You will also have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

What will you be doing?

• You will deal exclusively with customers and responsible for providing great service.
• Build relationships with our customers by truly listening to their needs - and supporting them with the products and services that are right for them.
• Learn about your business area (either retail banking or commercial banking) and roles within it.
• Bring a fresh perspective and viewpoint and proactively offer your thoughts.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

We're looking for committed and driven individuals who wish to pursue a career in Banking.

As you will be balancing your day-to-day job alongside studying for a degree level qualification, it is essential that you can manage your own time and set yourself manageable targets. You will be working with a huge variety of HSBC colleagues, so being able to engage with, ask questions of and seek support from these individuals will be central to your own learning and development. Lastly, we put the customer at the heart of everything we do so ensuring you always strive to deliver excellent service will set you apart.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Available to work full time from October 2024 for a period of 54 months.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS Points.
• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Fluent in English.

Other desirable qualities are:

• Being highly proactive and effectively managing your own time.
• Being an effective networker with the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Committed to personal development and the full term of the apprenticeship programme.
• Experience of the working with customers or people through volunteering or work experience.

Applications open on Monday 8th January 2024 and will close on Sunday 11th February 2024, however we reserve the right to close the applications early. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For any questions or queries, please email

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces that welcome everyone. We accept applicants from all walks of life - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We're committed to being an inclusive employer. If you have a different way of seeing the world, we're keen to hear from you. Our recruitment process is accessible to everyone.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This means we make sure our recruitment process is fair and open to all. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse.

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