I applied through university. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Nov 2012
Interview
Applied online. After the usual online tests the 1st round is a telephone interview and the 2nd round is an assessment day. It takes ages to know whether or not you've made it through from the first round unless you completely mess it up.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who's your favorite trader and why? Other than that, mostly standard questions: Why did you choose banking, why HSBC, why this are etc. Why would you make a good graduate analyst et cetera.
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?
