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Relationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship

HSBC Global Services Limited · University of Exeter
Location
Manchester
Postcode
M2 7HD
Salary
Competitive
Duration
50 months
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) in Applied Retail and Commercial Banking
Start date
1 October 2027
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Vacancy reference
Relationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship
Minimum grades
5 or more GCSEs at grade 4/C minimum, BCC across top 3 A-levels or equivalent

About the role

Help clients grow, manage wealth and achieve ambitions through trusted relationships. From day one, you'll work with Relationship Managers and specialist teams to support Commercial Banking clients. 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.

Requirements

Be available to work full-time from November 2027 for 50 months. Have obtained 5 or more GCSEs at a minimum of grade 4/C. Have obtained, or expected to obtain, a minimum of BCC across your top 3 A-levels, or equivalent. 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.

Skills

Relationship buildingCommunicationAttention to detailTeamworkAdaptabilityFinancial analysisRisk assessmentClient-focused mindset

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade BCC

Training & development

You'll build a strong foundation in commercial banking through structured training, four placements and a degree apprenticeship that blends study with real experience. Early on, you'll learn how HSBC supports business clients, how key banking products work, and how regulation shapes the way we serve customers. As you progress, you'll deepen your understanding of client needs, risk, credit, and relationship-led banking.
Future prospects
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.

Things to consider

We only accept one application per recruitment cycle so please take time to explore our opportunities before applying as we may not be able to transfer your application to other vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

About HSBC Global Services Limited

Commercial Banking is our business-to-business offering, helping businesses of all sizes to grow - from small enterprises to large multinationals. We provide expert advice and essential services dependent on business needs. These could include trade finance, global payments, multi-currency accounts, commercial cards and insurance, alongside many others.
Website
www.hsbc.co.uk
If this one works out

This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.

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