Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at HSBC with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Analyst roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 91 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at HSBC overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at HSBC as a Analyst according to 91 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 22%
Phone interview: 17%
Skills test: 13%
Background check: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Personality test: 8%
Group panel interview: 8%
Presentation: 7%
Drug test: 3%
Other: 2%
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The process kicked off with an online application—pretty standard stuff. I submitted my resume, filled out some details about my background, and answered a few questions about why I wanted to work at HSBC. After a couple of weeks, I got an email saying I’d made it to the next stage: an online assessment. This part was a mix of aptitude tests—think numerical reasoning, logical puzzles, and a bit of verbal reasoning—plus a situational judgment test where I had to pick the best responses to workplace scenarios. It took about an hour and a half, and I made sure to practice similar tests beforehand to get the hang of it.
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Situational Judgment: “A client is unhappy with a delayed report. How do you respond?” (Options ranged from apologizing and escalating to brushing it off—I picked a proactive, customer-focused approach.)
Numerical Reasoning: “If a portfolio grows 15% in year one and drops 10% in year two, what’s the net change?” (Straightforward math, but quick thinking was key.)
There are four rounds from personality to intro, case and final round, not particularly tricky but to test the thinking. Very quick process if you are able to make the time
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Question 1
Behaviour questions like how to manage time under pressure
after the aptitude they ghosted me and when i reached out for support they said there is no such positions, it was horrible experience, i didnt get any update after sharing my info
Initial Screen: A 30-minute introductory phone/video call with an HR recruiter to review your motivation, soft skills, and career goals.
Technical & Managerial Rounds: 1-on-1 or panel interviews with line managers or Managing Directors. These heavily test my financial acumen and industry knowledge.