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HSBC Group Senior Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Jul 2025

7 Interview questions

A Senior Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. Explain the complete data pipeline end-to-end flow.
Ans. 

Data pipeline flow involves data ingestion, processing, storage, and analysis.

  • Data is first ingested from various sources such as databases, APIs, or files.

  • The data is then processed to clean, transform, and enrich it for analysis.

  • Processed data is stored in a data warehouse, data lake, or other storage solutions.

  • Finally, the data is analyzed using tools like SQL, Python, or BI platforms to derive insights.

  • Example...

A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. Explain your ML project.
Ans. 

ML project involves using algorithms to analyze data, make predictions, and automate decision-making processes.

  • Identify problem and define project goals

  • Collect and preprocess data

  • Select appropriate machine learning algorithm

  • Train and test the model

  • Evaluate model performance

  • Deploy model in production

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What are the different types of financial risks for a bank?
Ans. 

Banks face various financial risks including credit, market, operational, liquidity, and reputational risks.

  • Credit Risk: The risk of loss due to a borrower's failure to repay a loan. Example: Default on a mortgage.

  • Market Risk: The risk of losses due to changes in market prices. Example: Fluctuations in stock prices affecting trading portfolios.

  • Operational Risk: The risk of loss from inadequate or failed internal p...

A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. How to understand customer behaviour based on credit card transaction? What would be your approach?
Ans. 

To understand customer behaviour based on credit card transaction, I would analyze spending patterns, transaction frequency, and purchase categories.

  • Analyze spending patterns to identify high and low spenders

  • Analyze transaction frequency to identify regular and irregular customers

  • Analyze purchase categories to identify customer preferences and interests

  • Use data visualization tools to identify trends and patterns

  • Co...

A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What are different types of join? And how they differ from each other?
Ans. 

Different types of join include inner, outer, left, right, cross, and self join.

  • Inner join returns only the matching rows from both tables.

  • Outer join returns all rows from both tables and null values for non-matching rows.

  • Left join returns all rows from the left table and null values for non-matching rows from the right table.

  • Right join returns all rows from the right table and null values for non-matching rows fr...

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Senior Analyst at HSBC Group?

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Produce high-quality quantitative analysis within set deadlines
  • Prepare and disseminate high-quality thought leadership material

Read full roles & responsibilities

A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. Details of different types of derivatives.
Ans. 

Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or benchmark.

  • Types of derivatives include futures contracts, options contracts, swaps, and forward contracts.

  • Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date in the future.

  • Options contracts give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price wit...

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What are different types of banking products?
Ans. 

Banking products include savings accounts, checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment accounts.

  • Savings accounts: earn interest on deposited funds

  • Checking accounts: used for daily transactions and bill payments

  • Loans: borrowed money with interest

  • Credit cards: allows purchases on credit with interest

  • Investment accounts: used to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

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HSBC Group Senior Analyst Interview Experiences

12 interviews found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. How does Shapley work
  • Q2. What is darting
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Psychometric Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you perform while working as a team?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question on SQL joins
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was your previous work profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Psychiatric Test
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL intermediate level queries
  • Q2. Pyspark basics, Python Basics
  • Q3. Project experience, data pipeline, process
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain complete data pipeline end to end flow
  • Ans. 

    Data pipeline flow involves data ingestion, processing, storage, and analysis.

    • Data is first ingested from various sources such as databases, APIs, or files.

    • The data is then processed to clean, transform, and enrich it for analysis.

    • Processed data is stored in a data warehouse, data lake, or other storage solutions.

    • Finally, the data is analyzed using tools like SQL, Python, or BI platforms to derive insights.

    • Example: Dat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Scenario based questions on data pipeline
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Common HR questions related

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Piyush Panchariya

posted on 5 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain ML Project
  • Ans. 

    ML project involves using algorithms to analyze data, make predictions, and automate decision-making processes.

    • Identify problem and define project goals

    • Collect and preprocess data

    • Select appropriate machine learning algorithm

    • Train and test the model

    • Evaluate model performance

    • Deploy model in production

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic SQL Questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to understand customer behaviour based on credit card transaction? What would be your approach?
  • Ans. 

    To understand customer behaviour based on credit card transaction, I would analyze spending patterns, transaction frequency, and purchase categories.

    • Analyze spending patterns to identify high and low spenders

    • Analyze transaction frequency to identify regular and irregular customers

    • Analyze purchase categories to identify customer preferences and interests

    • Use data visualization tools to identify trends and patterns

    • Compare...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are different types of join? And how they differ from each other?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of join include inner, outer, left, right, cross, and self join.

    • Inner join returns only the matching rows from both tables.

    • Outer join returns all rows from both tables and null values for non-matching rows.

    • Left join returns all rows from the left table and null values for non-matching rows from the right table.

    • Right join returns all rows from the right table and null values for non-matching rows from th...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are different types of banking products?
  • Ans. 

    Banking products include savings accounts, checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment accounts.

    • Savings accounts: earn interest on deposited funds

    • Checking accounts: used for daily transactions and bill payments

    • Loans: borrowed money with interest

    • Credit cards: allows purchases on credit with interest

    • Investment accounts: used to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your motivation to work for HSBC?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Know you CV really well.
2. Make sure you get the basics.
3. Ask more questions.
4. Use your past experience in a way that the interviewer should feel that you're competent enough.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
Round 2 - Psychometric Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General scenario based questions on AML and team management
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Domain specific questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Jul 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Only behaviour related questions
  • Q2. Could you provide an overview of your past experiences and your understanding of relevant processes?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced analyst with a strong background in data analysis, project management, and process optimization across various industries.

    • Over 5 years of experience in data analysis, focusing on financial metrics and performance indicators.

    • Led a project to streamline reporting processes, reducing report generation time by 30%.

    • Utilized advanced Excel and SQL skills to extract and analyze large datasets for actionable insigh...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Nothing bit resume review

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Class definition in python

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on whether you are fit for the company
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work Experience Basics of Sql and Python Banking fundamentals Permutations and Combinations Statistics Probability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Previous Work Experience
Basics of Sql, Python
Banking fundamentals
Permutations and Combinations
Statistics
Probability

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. I had applied for Qliksense sense profile. Most of the question were related to qlik architecture , functions set analysis, project experience.
  • Q2. In managerial round. 2-3 suitation based question.
  • Q3. Why HSBC, why are you quitting your current job and few banking related general questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I had 5 rounds of interview.
2 technical, 1 managerial, 1 logical reasoning(online 30-40 MCQ questions) and then a HR round.
Followed by which offer will be released in 2-3 weeks.

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How many rounds are there in HSBC Group Senior Analyst interview?
HSBC Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HSBC Group interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for HSBC Group Senior Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at HSBC Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HSBC Group expect are Financial Services, SQL, Analytical Chemistry, CCTV Monitoring and Data Analytics.
What are the top questions asked in HSBC Group Senior Analyst interview?

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  1. How to understand customer behaviour based on credit card transaction? What wou...read more
  2. I had applied for Qliksense sense profile. Most of the question were related to...read more
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