HSBC is a global banking organization offering investment and financial solutions to corporate and institutional clients. The Data Analyst Intern will turn complex financial and market data into insights, reports, visualizations, trade ideas, and quantitative tools while supporting teams across Markets, Trading, Sales, Structuring, and Quantitative Finance.
You’ll work with colleagues in Markets, including Trading, Sales, Structuring and Quantitative teams, to turn data into insight
You could research and interpret information from financial statements, economic indicators, market trends and news, then help turn that into reports, visualisations and trade ideas
You may support traders with data collection, reporting and record-keeping, monitor market performance, and help assess risks and opportunities
You’ll also build tools and models using Excel, VBA or Python, and learn to use platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters and HSBC tools
Qualification
Required
You're a logical, research-minded problem-solver who enjoys working with complex data and turning it into insight
You'll thrive if you're analytical, resilient, adaptable and confident communicating your thinking clearly
You'll need strong quantitative skills, programming ability, research capability and the judgement to work with data in a fast-paced environment
Experience in at least one object-oriented programming language is required
expertise in one or more areas such as machine learning, stochastic calculus, optimisation, numerical analysis, forecasting or Monte Carlo simulation
a Master's or PhD in a mathematical or quantitative subject
an independent research project such as a Master's thesis or PhD
Have obtained, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 degree classification or higher, or an overseas equivalent
Be studying towards an MSc or PhD
Be fluent in English
We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role
Preferred
Benefits
Regulated training where needed
A global graduate induction
Tailored role-specific development
Two six-month rotations in Markets Front Office
Training on industry tools
Exposure to front-office environments
HSBC is a banking and financial services organization that offers a range of services such as investment banking and asset management.