Graduate Profiles
Graduate Trainee Alumni
These Graduate Trainee Profiles are here to give you insight into what it's like to be a part of our Graduate Programs.
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Name: Sara Lehrer Hire Date: October 2007 Position: Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Lending Servicing Finance Degree/University: Bachelors of Business Administration and Bachelors of Mathematics, Honors Cum Laude distinction, Carthage College. "The Finance Graduate Development Program with HSBC gave me exposure to multiple functions within HSBC and allowed me to take on new challenges with each rotation. After completing the program, I feel that I have made valuable connections with successful role models in the company who have helped me to develop my leadership skills as well as grow in my career." |
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Name: Prakash Patel Hire Date: August 2008 Position: Assistant Vice President & Senior Analyst - Global One HSBC Finance Degree/University: Bachelors in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign. "I joined the Finance Graduate Development Program because it gave me the opportunity to get exposure to four different roles between Finance and Accounting throughout various businesses. The experiences I have had and the skills and networks that I have built throughout the two years are incomparable and have given me a base to make me a better leader for the future." |
Current Graduate Trainees
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Name: Maxon B. Davis Degree/University: BA Economics with a concentration in Mathematics, St. Lawrence University Language Skills: English "I wanted to work for a large global bank that's in good standing, with incredible opportunities, and a diverse workforce and customer base. By being a part of the Retail Banking and Wealth Management Graduate Development Program with HSBC, I meet my criteria and I am able to see and learn all aspects of the banking industry through the eyes of one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This development, along with support from senior management, will allow me to achieve my future goals not only in my career but in life as well." |
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Name: Elina Khaymovich Degree/University: BS Financial Economics, Binghamton University Language Skills: Russian, English, Italian “My experience with HSBC thus far has only confirmed the reason why I wanted to be part of such a strong program and strong company. HSBC encourages growth and promotes learning while valuing diversity and internationalism. With each experience I have and each person I meet, I find a new support system, a new point of view, and new skills to be learned.” |
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Name: Gislaine Bruno Degree/University: BS Marketing and International Business, New York University Language Skills: English, Spanish “The Retail Banking and Wealth Management Graduate Development Program is an accelerated management trainee program unlike any other. In a very short amount of time, I’ve had the opportunity to meet senior management, work with different departments, and partner with outside organizations. HSBC is very well positioned for future growth, and so are the graduates of this program.” |




