What programme are you guys applying for? Mine is for Global Markets TRADING and my email does not state anything to do with a webcam... I think the simulator will change for each programme.

 

I have also have to complete the Job Simulation Assessment for Global Markets - Trading. Have you completed it yet? If so, would you mind sharing your experience, the instructions in the email they send are quite vague.

 

They basically have two online assessments. The first one is to watch a bunch of videos and then answer questions. The second one, which is the job simulator, is a combination of multiple questions, essays, and video interviews. The invite for the job simulator is sent after the first online assessment.

 

Hey man! I hope you re well! I just applied for the Global Markets Trading position (Internship) at HSBC. Could you tell me how does the procedure look like? Do you remember any questions and tasks from the Job Simulation Assessment? Thanks in advance!

 
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It is divided into 4 parts, in each part they test different skills but you always have to do the same. There is a math section which is basic math problems, in this section you are given 12 minutes to read through the data and answer the questions (not oral) but it is quite easy, I only used 7’ and I double checked everything. The rest is just behavioral and fit questions that you have to answer by recording yourself and speaking Max. 3’ (they also give u 30secs before answering). In some questions you are requested to write a small essay instead of speaking, though these were only 2-3 Qs

 

Has anyone heard back after the first-round telephone interview? I did it last Friday 24th Nov, and was very different from what I heard from my pals, strength based.

 

Global graduate programme has something similar where you need to do basic math calculations of market share, revenue growth, profitability, shareholding, etc. as well as go through situational examples regarding: voicing an opinion to an MD when he says he knows better, advising a friend on something dodgy going on, managing a meeting where people interrupt et. al

The full assessment takes about an hour and it's not timed so you have all the time in the world to check your technical answers (even though they're very basic math and require only a basic understanding of financials and deal structure). You do not need to record anything for this one and it's multiple choice reactions to specific work situations interspersed with tidbits from current analysts about the programme.

EDIT: the key is to have in mind at all times the firm's values: DEPENDABLE, OPEN TO NEW IDEAS, RESPECT. always choose the harder but more ethical decision; HSBC is really trying to clean up after the AML scandals this decade

 
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I did the APAC one, you can't really practice for it. There is multiple choice which isn't timed, there is also another section where you are given 6 questions, 5 of them you have to answer in 12 mins and the last question you are supposed to write your recommendation for a question they'll ask you. You'll be given 10 mins to do that. Then there are two sections where they show you case study/email and you are given time to prepare before responding the usual hi revue way. In total, there were four sections. I hope its helpful to you.

 

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