Direct easy to understand, normal behavior interview followed by technical super day with two managers and an analyst asking computational and basic financial analysis questions. Ie walk through dcf. A bit intimidating the personalities of md manager
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at HSBC
Interview
2 Online tests, with the second one half a HV and conditional on passing the first, 1 virtual interview for motivation/behavioural, then Superday/AC with 3 x 30 mins interview for technical/fit interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Superday:
EV-Equity Value bridge
IRR/Discount factor
3 Brainteaser - cup of water
When would issue debt vs equity
Differences in capital structure
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (New York, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
3 45 minute round interviews with a 15 minute break inbetween one of the interviews. Typical IB interview with technical questions guided towards financing as the bank is catered towards that service.