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Graduate Development Programme

Bank of Bermuda’s Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a two-year programme, which aims to provide accelerated training and practical experience to those graduates who are interested in developing leadership skills, sales capabilities and product knowledge for a career in the financial services industry. The programme also offers international exposure through an intensive four-week course held at HSBC’s Group Management Training College in the UK.

Throughout the two years, you will have the support and guidance of a mentor who will help you to prepare your own customised development plan. This plan will build on the capabilities required for the successful completion of the programme and includes support for obtaining a professional designation.

Key features and benefits

  • A challenging, dynamic working environment
  • Continuous industry-leading learning and development, locally and overseas
  • Working experience and exposure

How to apply

The GDP is open to recent graduates with a Bachelors or Masters degree from a recognised college or university.

To apply, email a covering letter to: Lauren.P.Mahoney@bob.hsbc.com, outlining why you think you are a suitable applicant.

Minimum requirements

  • A strong academic record
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent analytical and numerical ability
  • Proven leadership and teamworking skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • High level of energy, drive and commitment 

Your cover letter should be accompanied by:

  • A current résumé/cv that includes education, work experience and extra-curricular activities
  • Proof of Bermudian citizenship 
  • Two character references, including at least one from a faculty member of your college/university
  • A copy of your college transcripts/degree certificate or other relevant proof of your graduate qualifications and performance 

About the Group Graduate Development Programme (GGDP)

The GGDP is a four to seven-week, high profile and intensive learning programme held at the HSBC Group Management Training College, Bricket Wood, located in the UK. The programme is designed for talented junior executives and lays the foundation for an executive career within the HSBC Group through a process of training and development supported by high quality feedback.

The GGDP is unique for the accessibility it provides to the Group’s senior management and the diversity of the participants attending. The GGDP plays a key role in helping talented young executives to establish a network of contacts across geographies, customer groups and hierarchies.