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%
Group panel interview: 17%
Skills test: 17%
Presentation: 17%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
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I applied online. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Oct 2012
Interview
After submitting the online application, HSBC asked me to do the standard online tests. Just a couple of days after this, I was invited to take a telephone interview. This part of the interview process was apparently outsourced. The interviewer asked ~10 questions and the interview lasted less than 45 minutes. Questions were fairly standard for a motivational interview and the interviewer was very pleasant. The line was very bad though, and it was hard to hear the questions. Two days after this I received an email notifying me that the interview was successful.
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?