Degree Apprenticeship - Commercial Banking - Manchester - Hsbc

Commercial Banking is our business-to-business offering, helping businesses of all sizes to grow - from small enterprises to large multinationals. From day one, you'll work with Relationship Managers and specialist teams to support Commercial Banking clients. The programme starts in November 2027.

What you'll do

• You'll help build a clear picture of each client's business, goals and challenges, then see how HSBC brings the right people together to respond
• You could help prepare client presentations, reports and credit papers, support strategic reviews and pitches, and carry out financial analysis and risk assessments on portfolios and transactions
• You'll also work with colleagues across Legal, Credit and Risk to understand how we deliver tailored solutions responsibly. Across your placements
• You'll get early exposure to client-facing work and see how strong relationships are built, grown and protected over time

Training

You'll build a strong foundation in commercial banking through structured training, four placements and a degree apprenticeship that blends study with real experience. You'll also work towards a BSc (Hons) in Applied Retail and Commercial Banking with the University of Exeter. By the end of the programme, you'll have developed practical banking knowledge, stronger commercial judgement, and the confidence to grow into a client-facing role.

After the apprenticeship

There is an opportunity at the mid point of the apprenticeship to be considered for promotion. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll have gained a degree, valuable professional experience and a range of skills to support your career at HSBC. You'll have opportunities to continue developing your skills and explore a range or career paths within the bank, depending on your experience, interests and business opportunities.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, 5 subjects including Maths and English (grade 4/C or higher)
• Essential: A Level, any 3 subjects (grade BCC or higher)

Things to consider

• Be available to work full-time from November 2027 for 50 months
• Be fluent in English
• Have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years before the start of the Apprenticeship, and have a continued Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

Benefits

HSBC offers a range of benefits to support employees' health, financial wellbeing and everyday needs. Depending on eligibility, these may include healthcare support, a workplace pension, life assurance and income protection. Employees can also access additional benefits and wellbeing resources, with further details available through HSBC's internal benefits platforms.

About the employer

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Financial services professional (level 6), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Degree (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
• Expected duration: 4 Years
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Current hybrid expectations is a minimum of 60% (3 days per week) of your working week based out of your base-placement location.
• Start date: 12 April 2027
• Positions available: 4
• Wage: Competitive