Associate Development Programme - Graduate

Who are HSBC Innovation Banking?
We’re the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO.
Whether it’s comprehensive corporate banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or funds banking, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here’s to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

THE PROGRAMME
The Associate Development Programme runs for 18 months and has a focus on building the core skills you’ll need to excel in a career in banking. You will be challenged and given the opportunity to grow your skillset, all within a supportive and nurturing environment. You will work alongside a broad set of colleagues, each expert in their respective fields and all with the same mission to support our clients. 
The programme involves moving through different rotations to build broad and rounded experiences. For the duration, you’ll be aligned to one of two pathways: Relationship Banking or Strategic Fund Solutions. The Relationship Banking pathway focuses on supporting innovation businesses within technology and life sciences, and the Strategic Fund Solutions pathway focuses on supporting the investors who deploy capital within the ecosystem. 
Expect plenty of hands-on work with the client base you’re supporting. The programme also includes a series of structured trainings to ensure you have the base knowledge you need to succeed. Training spans a variety of subject areas including:
•    Financial analysis and portfolio management
•    Credit structuring and underwriting
•    Client positioning and negotiation
•    Our product suite and sales strategies
•    The innovation ecosystem and venture capital funding cycles

Pathway – Relationship Banking
The Relationship Banking pathway will give you exposure to supporting businesses across a range of life stages and sectors. Our teams cover clients ranging from early-stage VC-backed start-ups through to large, public corporates. You will get involved in day-to-day client management, conducting due diligence, supporting debt & credit structuring, assisting with portfolio management and more.  

Pathway – Strategic Fund Solutions
The Strategic Fund Solutions team manages the Bank’s client relationships with Venture Capital and Private Equity firms in the UK and EMEA. The team is also responsible for structuring debt facilities for prospect funds and management companies. It covers a broad range of transactions and underlying investment thesis – Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Buyout, Credit, Secondaries, and more.  

Skills and Requirements
This may be the job for you if:
•    Have strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally supported by general financial analysis capability and the ability to read and interpret financial statements. You can articulate complex situations clearly and succinctly.
•    Have a genuine interest in innovation, particularly in technology and life sciences.
•    Enjoy tackling challenges, think creatively, and stay persistent. When you don’t know something, you take initiative to find the answer.
•    Are motivated and results-focused, with strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills. You work proactively and ensure tasks are followed through.
•    Learn quickly and are keen to develop new skills and knowledge.
•    Work well in a team and independently and remain calm and effective under pressure.
•    Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); strong numerical background required.

PROGRAMME DETAILS:
Duration: 18 months
Applicants must have graduated in 2025 or be graduating in 2026.
Programme begins in September 2026.
Locations: London- Hybrid
Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. 

We anticipate strong interest in this opportunity. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the advert early (before the stated closing date), so please apply promptly if you’re interested.

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 - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500