Face-to-Face interview with Recruiter, had to speak with one on the phone initially and submit a questionnaire. You are then invited to a panel interview. Most likely will be two people, however sometimes more can be present. Usually meet wit the Premier Segment Leader and the Branch Manager. The person in charge of the Financial Advisors in the area may also stop by.
Asked to submit a business plan, since it was for a new branch. It was toward the end of the year, so I got 5k less for base than I had wanted, instead negotiated for an extra 5k guaranteed bonus.
HSBC is known for poaching some of the best bank salespeople from competitors. They entice with the title, and salary, also the few fancy location they have. Buyer beware, most of the time it is a ploy to make you think you are interviewing for that location, the interview and the job listing may say one location, however the real job may be somewhere else. Also if you are doing well and have a few years of experience, they will want you to start as a Branch Relationship Banker and work your way up, which is very difficult because you get paid a low base, and not allowed to take affluent clients, so it defeats the purpose. I interviewed with HSBC 3 times in two different years, with two offers. There was a lot of bait-and switch both years. I had way more experience the second time around and didn't get the "start as a branch relationship banker first" routine.