Make sure you search all bank related questions online, because they will catch you off guard. I personally think "be the true self" would be enough, but a little research will help, and the bank environment will shape you to a better fit.
I applied online. I interviewed at HSBC (New York, NY) in Feb 2017
Interview
i was Contacted by recruiter who set up interviews. I went on 3 separate interviews with different members of the leadership team. the background process is very meticulous. extensive background checks which encompasses drug test, credit & criminal history.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
i was asked to role play getting a client appointment
Branch Relationship Banker 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 64.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at HSBC as a Branch Relationship Banker according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
Drug test: 25%
Skills test: 25%
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