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SODOLAPO (DOLA) SOWEMIMO
Business Global Banking; UK Banking Team Analyst
University/Degree University of Southampton/BSc in Economics
HSBC career path Summer Internship 2013; Graduate Programme 2014
y career at HSBC began during the 2013 Internship two people are the same and this is evident across the
MProgramme when I was thrust into the fast-paced bank as colleagues from different regions, countries and
and seemingly cryptic world of Global Banking backgrounds work together in highly complex
(corporate and investment banking). transactions and situations.
Three years later, the fast pace and However, what is obvious, and truly
intensity has remained a thrilling aspect valuable at HSBC is that within this
of the job but much has been multiplicity there is the unifying desire
de-mystifi ed about the masses of to leverage and develop the skills of
talent, products and services banks each individual to provide best-in-
such as HSBC wield on a daily class solutions.
basis to support and deliver for This challenging and collegiate
their clients. HSBC’s consistently environment stretches you to
supportive culture, seen across develop and is one I have come to
teams at all levels, and the sheer expect from HSBC and one which
variety of transactions it executes has sets it apart from its peers.
given me a broader and better rounded If I could give myself some advice,
understanding of banking and where my it would be: Be clear and forthright in
interests and skill set fi t within it. what you want from each situation (e.g.
This has been crucial as I look to progress career, rotation, interview) but be patient and
out of the graduate programme this year. No unrelenting in seeking out that outcome.
NINA ASSAMANY
Business Global Asset Management
University/Degree London School of Economics/MSc in Finance and Private Equity
and BA in Economics and Finance
HSBC career path Graduate Programme 2014
he level of exposure as a graduate is phenomenal. I to them whenever I had questions, even outside of our
Thad three six-month rotations in different areas of the scheduled meetings. The start of a career can certainly
business, notably sales, product and investments. This be a daunting period but HSBC provides a platform that
provided me with a strong foundation as to how fosters career development because you know you
different divisions work together to deliver an are not alone from the outset.
end product. Furthermore. the culture at HSBC
Throughout the graduate scheme, I embraces different styles and ideas
have interacted with senior people on no matter what your background.
a daily basis and had the opportunity Combined with the exposure and
to present my ideas to them. I support provided for professional
fi nd that employees at HSBC are and personal development, you’re
approachable, irrespective of their constantly growing as a person and
level of seniority, and are happy to challenging yourself.”
assist where they can. If I could give myself one piece of
I found this really helpful, especially advice it would be: No one expects
at the start of a career, when you may you to know everything and it is
have so many questions and information perfectly fi ne to ask questions and
to get your head around. test out your understanding, and do not
I was assigned a buddy and a mentor under-estimate the importance of developing
at the start of my scheme and could reach out and harnessing your soft skills.
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