Birmingham - Girls in Finance

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LIFT is your first step towards a fully funded degree apprenticeship - a real alternative to university that lets you earn, learn and grow from day one.

At HSBC, we believe finance and banking is for everyone, no matter your background. We support millions of customers every day - and now we're looking for the next generation of girls to help shape what comes next.

No finance knowledge? No problem. We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you've never seen yourself in banking before, LIFT is designed to change that.

What matters to us is you - your curiosity, your willingness to learn, and the potential you may not even see in yourself yet.

Who you are

LIFT is open to students in Year 12 based in Birmingham, from all backgrounds. You might be right for LIFT if you are:

* Curious and eager to learn

* ​Open to trying new things

* Enjoy working with others

* Comfortable speaking to different people

* Interested in exploring a career without going to university

What you'll do

The programme runs Monday to Friday, with a mix of in-office and virtual working.

From day one, you'll take part in real work-style activities, including:

Everyday banking

Workshops and simulations across Retail Banking and Wealth, covering:

* ​Current accounts

* Debit and credit cards

* Mortgages

* Supporting customers with everyday financial needs

Business problem-solving

Interactive challenges in Commercial Banking, focused on:

* Helping small businesses access finance

* Understanding how businesses grow and operate

* Solving real-world financial problems

Practical activities

You'll also take part in:

* Assessments

* ​Hands-on tasks

* Presentations

* Live demonstrations

* Customer and business scenarios

These activities help you understand how you work best, where your strengths lie, and what a future career could look like - while helping us get to know you too.

What you'll learn

You'll learn a lot about HSBC - but more importantly, you'll learn about yourself.

By the end of the week, you'll:

* ​Understand whether a career in finance is right for you

* Gain confidence in your abilities

* Learn how you behave under pressure

If you perform well and show strong potential, you could be considered for our fully funded degree apprenticeship starting in 2027.

That means:

* Earning a salary while you study

* Gaining real experience from day one

* Graduating debt-free with a recognised degree

* Starting your career with a global organisation

Additional information

This insight programme offers candidates the opportunity to be considered for our 2027 Degree Apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeships are Government funded and have strict criteria which must be met to secure this funding. This includes you:

* Having been a UK resident for the past 3 consecutive years before the apprenticeship programme commences (Nov 2027)

* Having continued right to work in the UK up to and beyond 2031

* Spending at least 50% of your time in the country the apprenticeship is based in (England).

As we have a limited number of places we will only be able to consider candidates who meet these requirements.

If you have circumstances that prevent you from affording travel to this event, please contact the team who will be able to review your case. This could be you are a young carer, are from a low-socio-economic background, or have experienced a recent unexpected financial challenge.

Eligibility criteria

* Currently be in Year 12 in either college or sixth form

* Expected to obtain a minimum of BCC across your top 3 A-levels (or equivalent)

* Obtained a minimum of 5 GCSEs at 4-9, including English and Maths

* Be available to attend in person week commencing 13th July

* Legally permitted to work in the UK

* Fluent in English

Opening date

Monday, 09 February 2026 09:00 (UK time)

Closing date

Sunday, 08 March 2026 23:59 (UK time)