Wealth and Personal Banking Summer Intern Review

My project involved building a few spreadsheets with instruction manuals. Every day varied greatly, but I would have a wellbeing check-in with my manager most mornings. I would spend about 40% of my time working on my placement project, 15% networking, 30% on self-development and the remaining 15% on the ERG project.

I got full ownership of the project I was set to do which will have an impact on the department across 3 brands. Half way through I had the opportunity to take on more tasks. My work was very autonomous.

I developed my knowledge on sustainability and cultural awareness through HSBC University. I developed my excel skills through a workshop, drop-in sessions and LinkedIn learning which all interns get. There was a learning pathway for each week on Degreed to focus on different skills and knowledge e.g. influencing and managing up. I also developed resilience and self-awareness through the workshops.

I had an OPM, a grad coach and my placement manager to turn to when I needed support. All colleagues and interns were very open to helping and giving guidance in any context. The intern working group and the graduate programme ran mindfulness sessions and various other ones on stress and how to avoid burnout. Also, I reached out for a work place adjustment which was arranged very quickly.

Everyone is very supportive and willing to help. Mindfulness is very big here. We got access to the Headspace App for free. There are also employee resources groups (ERGs) which focus on ability, gender equality etc. with many opportunities to get involved. We got one paid day of volunteer leave with a registered charity.

I loved it and it exceeded my expectations. Everyone is supportive and wants to see you succeed. There are many opportunities to get involved in communities, ERGs, self-development and to produce impactful work.

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