HSBC Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HSBC.
HSBC
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other
You start with a CV application, then do an online immersive assessment that tests your numerical, verbal, and situational awareness. After that, there's an online job simulation to see how well you understand the role, the company, and sustainability at HSBC. The final stage is an interview where they'll ask you behavioural and technical questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Regarding your greatest strength, how would it benefit you at HSBC?
- What specific behavioural and technical competencies do you possess that align with the requirements for HSBC?
- How do you plan to maximize the opportunities presented to you at HSBC?
HSBC
Investment Banking Associate
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The recruiter who interviewed me was really unprofessional and kept pressuring me to answer quickly, even though I had only been talking for 5 minutes. The interview itself was terrible; the recruiter was aggressively trying to sell me on the job, like they were selling insurance. They also made negative comments about my current industry and role.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
HSBC
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case Other
The interview process involved two tests, including a HierView simulation, followed by an assessment centre. The assessment centre consisted of four back-to-back interviews with people from different teams. It's important to make a good impression, showing you're motivated rather than arrogant. Successfully navigating this process can lead to an offer, allowing you to join any team within the Investment Banking division, irrespective of the team you interviewed with.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Ignoring the job simulation and HierView, the assessment centre had four interviews back to back.
- One interview was competency based.
- Another was motivation based.
HSBC Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HSBC interview reports.
“If £100 grows to double its value in 4 years, what is the interest rate?”
Read reports →“If depreciation increased by 10, what would be the effect on the financial statements?”
Read reports →“How would a 100 unit increase in depreciation impact the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Using a 3-gallon and a 5-gallon container, how can you measure exactly 4 gallons?”
Read reports →“What happens to the three financial statements if the CEO finds $100 and puts it in the company's cash?”
Read report →“Given a case study in accounting, explain how the depreciation of a machine purchased on day T+1 would impact the three financial statements.”
Read report →“How would you estimate the daily passenger count at London City Airport in October?”
Read report →“What are the reasons for selling to a fund versus an industrial buyer in an LBO scenario?”
Read report →“Can you define beta and then discuss whether companies in a given industry typically have a beta greater or less than 1?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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