This is a typical finance graduate procedure:
Apply with your basic background info
Situation judgement With video introductions and a numerical test
Video interview which featured an email response task. Whilst being timed
Domande di colloquio [1]
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Video interview was a situation throughout, dealing with an imaginary company deal with problems. This included a video response of how you would introduce yourself and an email you would write regarding an issue
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso HSBC (Londra, Inghilterra)
Colloquio
Super tough - very technical questions regarding accounting concepts and financial analysis around debt types ie term loan a, b,c and d as weak as covenant modelling and also looking a equity returns across different types of shareholders
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 4 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso HSBC (Kraków) nel mese di ago 2025
Colloquio
Involves an initial application and online assessment, followed by a video interview or assessment centre, and sometimes a technical or manager interview, epending on the role and level. Key stages often include an initial screening, aptitude and behavioural tests, and final interviews focused on demonstrating specific skills and knowledge using real-life examples and the STAR method.
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Why do you think HSBC is the right company for you?
The company has way too many rounds of assessments, which I found exhausting. Ultimately, I was rejected because my résumé didn’t meet their requirements. However, I believe the résumé screening should have been done before sending me the assessments, not afterward.
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Some logic-based puzzles and situational judgement questions
