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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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at HSBC (Bengaluru) in Sep 2025
Interview
The interview process was heavily focused on Excel and SQL, assessing hands-on data analysis, data cleaning, and problem-solving skills through two in-depth, real-world case studies requiring structured thinking and clear insights.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Write a SQL query to find customers who made more than 3 transactions in a single month and their total transaction amount for that month.
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
Interview questions [1]
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.