Graduate Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at HSBC with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Analyst roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 8 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 Graduate Analyst according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 17%
Presentation: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Skills test: 17%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
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They basically don’t care about who or what you’ve done, just that you have some form of education and can use computer systems to some degree. As such, the interview process was very informal; first, you were tested with simple math and situational tests, then, this was followed by a short causal chat with the interviewer. Questions centred around your experience and little else.
I applied online. I interviewed at HSBC (Kuala Lumpur) in Apr 2026
Interview
The entire recruitment journey was an incredibly smooth, five-stage virtual process spanning three months. From the very beginning, the experience was designed to be highly accessible and candidate-friendly.
The evaluation was thorough, consisting of an initial job assessment, a practical job simulation, a structured video interview, and a final-stage assessment center.
What truly set this experience apart was the people. Every single interviewer was exceptionally friendly, warm, and accommodating. Their supportive approach drastically reduced the typical stress of a virtual interview, making the comprehensive three-month timeline feel both welcoming and deeply rewarding.
online assessment with questions on culture fit and situational questions. After passing this round, was invited to a one day group virtual assessment with multiple back to back interviews with senior middle managers
Did a basic hirevue online recorded interview at hsbc after submitting an online application and doing the online assessment. The process was simple and straightforward, similar to most other investment banking institutions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you a better fit at your selected division?