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    Digital Business Services

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Net zero ideation
    30-60 mins
    Brainstorm a high-level list of initiatives to help us toward achieving net zero.
    What you'll learn
    • How to ideate on strategic initiatives
    • About HSBC's commitment to transitioning to net zero 
    What you'll do
    • Brainstorm a list of potential initiatives that HSBC could undertake to reach its net zero goal
    Digital Business Services

    Why complete this job simulation

    Experience work on the job with us at HSBC. Get a feel for the skills you'll develop on our programme with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

    Welcome to our programme, we're so excited to have you here. 

    Most people know of HSBC as a top career choice for finance professionals, but our graduate opportunities go far wider than that. Our Digital Business Services (DBS) division offers rewarding careers for graduates as Engineers, Data Analysts, Cyber Security Specialists, Business Analysts and in a broad range of operational roles.

    This experience gives you the opportunity to get an insight into what life might be like as a graduate working across the operations and data functions of DBS. Through four tasks, you'll practice key skills such as data analysis, project and process management, communication and presentation. The number of tasks you do is up to you. 

    At HSBC, we don’t just focus on what we do, we focus on how we do it. We have a Conduct Approach that complements our Purpose and Values – this guides us all to take responsibility to do the right thing and focus on the impact we have for our customers and the financial markets in which we operate:

    • We understand our customers’ needs and design, market and sell products and services that recognise their long-term interests
    • We provide products and services that offer a fair exchange of value and do not undermine market competition
    • We service our customers’ ongoing needs and ensure products and standards of service continue to have a positive impact
    • We act with integrity in the financial markets we operate in
    • We operate resiliently and securely to avoid harm to customers and markets

    As you work through the tasks in this programme, acting within these principles will ensure you embody the expectations of a HSBC employee.

    The programme does not form part of an official recruitment process. It has been designed to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the role/business area and help you decide whether this is a career path you're keen to pursue. At the end of each task, you can compare your work against an example answer, furthering your learning and development. We hope this is a useful resource for you as you explore career options and a potential role at HSBC.

    This Job Simulation is designed and produced by InsideSherpa Inc (d/b/a Forage, a Delaware incorporation located at 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808-1675 United States of America (“Forage”)) for educational purposes only and is subject to the terms and conditions of this website.

    Nothing presented in this Job Simulation should be taken as an accurate representation of the HSBC Group’s views or the work undertaken by the HSBC Group. Nothing in this Job Simulation is intended to promote or advertise any product or service by any member of the HSBC Group of companies. To learn more about HSBC Group’s business visit www.hsbc.com.

    All tasks, materials, companies and people featured in this Job Simulation are simulated and entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons (either living or dead) or other real-life entities is purely coincidental.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Creative Thinking
    Brainstorming
    Ideation
    Data Analysis
    Decision Making
    Concise Communication
    Work Planning
    Critical Thinking
    Organization
    Excel

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at HSBC. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to HSBC. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to HSBC. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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