Graduate - Marketing

Location:

London, GB, EC2A 1BR

Brand: HSBC Innovation Banking

Area of Interest: Commercial Banking

Closing Date: Hybrid Worker

Date: 11 Nov 2026

Who is 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 18-month graduate programme is designed to build the core skills you need for a successful career in corporate banking marketing. You’ll be challenged, supported and given opportunities to broaden your capabilities while working alongside colleagues with deep expertise. You’ll also have a dedicated mentor and buddy to support you throughout the programme.

You’ll work within the HSBC Innovation Banking Chief Commercial Office, partnering with experts in the Marketing team. The London-based Marketing team brings together Events & Partnerships, Brand, Growth Marketing—including content and product marketing—and Digital Acquisition. Together, these teams build brand awareness and consideration, create meaningful experiences for clients and prospects, and deliver targeted activity that drives engagement, acquisition and growth.

The Marketing Graduate pathway provides a significant amount of hands-on activity with the client base, engaging businesses across different sectors and life stages. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues to help shape and execute marketing initiatives for teams across the business. This will include drafting and updating content, developing and enhancing marketing materials such as sales collateral, and supporting campaigns from planning through to delivery. You’ll also get involved in organising and executing client events, including planning, preparing materials, managing invitations and tracking ROI and wider commercial outcomes. Alongside this, you’ll liaise with colleagues and external agencies, monitor campaign performance and help ensure activity follows brand guidelines and the required approval processes.

As part of this hands-on role, you’ll also support the day-to-day coordination and administration that helps marketing activity run smoothly.

Alongside this, you’ll take part in training designed to build the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed. Topics include:

The innovation ecosystem and venture capital funding cycles
Market research and audience insights
Integrated campaign planning and delivery
Content creation and brand application
Marketing performance tracking
Event planning and partnership activation

Skills and requirements

This could be the right programme for you if:

You have a genuine interest in the innovation economy.
You enjoy solving problems, welcome a challenge and are willing to explore new approaches. When you don’t know the answer, you take the initiative to find it.
You’re motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency, including delivering effectively within tight deadlines. You take ownership and follow through on commitments.
You’re curious, eager to learn and quick to apply new knowledge.
You work well as part of a team and are also comfortable working independently. You remain calm and dependable under pressure.
You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally, and can explain complex information in an accessible way.
You have, or expect to obtain, a bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent qualification. Previous work experience is welcome but not required.

Programme details

Duration: 18 months

Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated in 2026 or be due to graduate in 2027.

Start date: Monday 6 September 2027

Location: London (hybrid)

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, socio-economic background 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.