The first stage was the online assessment test where there were behavioural questions and logical questions. Logical questions included pattern recognition, logical deduction, and basic arithmetics. A report was given at the end of the assessment, and not long after the outcome of the assessment was released.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Multiple questions assessed about your learning process and whether you were a team player
2x online assessments
1x phone interview
1x written answer
Overall relatively extensive for short internship, with a mix of verbal and numerical assessment. Also worthwhile brushing up on commercial awareness and ethics in finance.
The interview process for the Trainee Traded Risk Management position at HSBC was structured and intellectually stimulating.
It began with an initial online interview, where I was asked questions about my background, motivation, and interest in financial risk management — especially given my non-finance academic background.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What did you learn from studying humanities that applies to Finance?