We are now accepting applications for the 2009 summer internship programme.

We understand that information is paramount when deciding on which career to pursue. Our internship programme is designed to demystify what it's like to work in the financial services industry. Furthermore, in today's competitive marketplace an internship is critical to getting your foot on the first step of the career ladder. Strong performers will find that their internship may lead to a job offer for our full time graduate programme.

HSBC Private Bank offers a structured 10-week summer internship programme. First of all, a comprehensive induction will give you a broad understanding of how we operate, enabling you to make the most of your internship and to develop your skills and experience in a challenging and dynamic environment. As a Private Wealth Management summer analyst you will spend nine weeks working fully aligned to one of our business teams, working on a variety of projects and making a real contribution.

On top of this there'll be further formal training plus a busy calendar of business briefings, workshops and social events. What's more, you'll have the chance to get to know people across the business and to build a network of other interns, graduate trainees and senior business managers – a network you'll find invaluable should you join the Bank long-term.