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Stuart T. Gulliver
1,470 Ratings
Pros
Excellent "like no other" Work-life Balance (in 952 reviews)
Good work culture and good seniors (in 197 reviews)
Cons
Limited to no work life balance (in 220 reviews)
downsize restructure senior management care their job rather than your future (in 185 reviews)
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"Fantastic employer!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at HSBC Holdings full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Internationally based, so you can work globally if that's your dream
Excellent training programs
Great employee perks such as interest rates and account upgradesCons
I can't really think of any challenges to be frank, it's a great institution to work and be part of.
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-25 00:05 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Great people to work with"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at HSBC Holdings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Worked with some very friendly, very intelligent colleagues
Cons
Changes in company direction take a long time to filter through
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-24 13:44 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Learn a lot, great experience"
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I have been working at HSBC Holdings full-time
Pros
Plethora of opportunities and strong network working for a global bank
Cons
Need to be flexible in travel and rotations can be very different
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-19 09:23 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Commercial Customer Advisor"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at HSBC Holdings full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Good benefits, In depth training.
Cons
Career advancement can be slow. 18 months in same role
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-19 09:53 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"HSBC"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at HSBC Holdings full-time
Pros
best place to work in London
Cons
takes time to settle down
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-17 12:15 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Senior Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at HSBC Holdings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Global organisation with global opportunities
Cons
Slow decision making process which affects growth
Advice to Management
Empower
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-15 06:57 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Global Commercial Banking"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at HSBC Holdings full-time
Pros
Exposure to global projects and opportunity for international travel
Cons
Very difficult stakeholders with unrealistic timelines
Advice to Management
Protect your project Managers from over indulging stakeholders
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-14 13:04 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Good experience to date"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at HSBC Holdings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
- good culture
- flexibility
- wide range of projects to get involved in
- chance to work with senior stakeholders
- good benefits (pension)Cons
- no clear career progression path
- red tape
- politicsAdvice to Management
Provide more clarity/room for vertical career progression.
More consistency in career counselling/mentorship standards.HSBC Holdings 2017-09-12 03:02 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"Great place to work"
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I worked at HSBC Holdings full-time
Pros
Huge global coverage and resources
Cons
With such a large organisation comes complexity
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-12 07:24 PDT![HSBC Holdings Logo]()
"HSBC"
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Approves of CEOI worked at HSBC Holdings full-time
Pros
Diverse staff base and global player
Leading edge in technologies and processesCons
Still complex structure although improving
HSBC Holdings 2017-09-12 09:45 PDT
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