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HSBC interviews FAQs
Candidates applying for Summer Intern (Markets) roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 1 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 Summer Intern (Markets) according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Nov 2012
Interview
Similar to other banks (online app, phone interview, final assessment)
Quite friendly environment
Non so stressful approach
Very focused on their exposure to emerging markets
The phone call I presume is not run directly from HSBC but from some kind of external service
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Quite fair questions, I actually have not received any strange brain teaser or similar
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Jan 2022
Interview
Very structured and enjoyable process.
Final round min 5/6 interviews technicals are very tough. Definitely aimed at candidates with prior finance experience as the technicals are tough. Hardest question involved currencies & hedging. Very tough when on the spot & sweating.