Investment Banking Summer Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at HSBC with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at HSBC as a Investment Banking Summer Analyst according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
IQ intelligence test: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
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I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at HSBC (Hong Kong)
Interview
first round interview, virtual interview with a associate from HSBC IBD. 30mins almost similar to a HR interview. Basic self intro and fit questions. No technicals asked. Why HSBC and this division
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to work with different people
1 Round of Behavioral than happened online then in person interview which included both technical and behavioral quesitons; Interviewed with four people on superday; Technical questions were not too difficult, overall process was enjoyable
not much to be honest just a superday for me and the questions were bordering on commercial / technical / market awarenesss. prepare well for these if you wish to gain an offer.
I applied online. I interviewed at HSBC (New York, NY) in Nov 2025
Interview
After receiving an invitation, the process typically begins with submitting a HireVue interview. You are then invited to the HR screening process. The final stage is the Superday, which is typically scheduled with short notice—often around two days.