Quite a lengthy interview process over 3 weeks. I met several people (c.15) from different departments and functions, including video interviews with New York based managers. Most were very personable and I didn't meet any egos so frequently a part of big trading floors. All in all a generally positive experience. Only negative was that HR conducted a negative interview - i.e. making little of previous experience etc. So be prepared for that. The other thing about HSBC in London is the open plan trading floor which means there are never enough meeting rooms. Therefore job interviews are often conducted in hallways or the canteen so you need to be comfortable being seen and speaking about yourself in the open.

They do not hire external candidates I think for such senior level roles and interview them just to check a box. The interview process is quick and seems easy and does not delve deep enough, just to show that they are not serious. I would not apply here especially for senior level roles. I was told that they ended up hiring a London candidate who wanted to relocate to NYC. So again, a check in the box at your expense.