HSBC Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"If you can work in the London office you'll be much happier"

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"What I liked when I used to work there for a great boss (about 3 years of my time there) was having the flexibility and authority to do what needed to be done. My great boss was let go the same day I was."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"There are pockets of wonderful spots and there are pockets of horrible spots. Ask all the questions you can to make sure you get into a good spot, or accept potentially being in an uncomfortable situation."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"No matter how high your title, London makes the decisions."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Think before acting; Don't take answers and opinions only from your friends; Listen to what everyone has to say, even if it isn't what you want to hear....it may be true."

"HSBC is a friendly company to work for. They are willing to consider applications from non-traditional backgrounds and do not require much from their employees. As a result it would be a great fit for someone looking to simply have a steady paycheck. Pros: very difficult to get fired, low expectations of employees means it is easy to outperform. Cons: low pay, fragmented technology, few career opportunities."

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"My possition is not very difficult and not very stressful."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't get stuck in the same job for a long time like I did."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"My job is so mindless, I would prefer to be challenged a bit more. And to make more money obviously."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would put more of a focus on the employees and not on the bottom line."

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"the Managers dont bother you, we get to wear jeans"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared for anything to happen. People arent very friendly"

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"My coworkers arent very friendly or want to help people"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to keep the company moral up during slow times"

"I've worked at HSBC for a year and a half and overall the company is not bad to work for, however, they are selling their portfolio and fast, so there is limited growth and longevity. The base pay and bonuses should be more for the work you do. It's also stressful and a bit unorganized."

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"Stability. If you show up & do your job you're generally ok."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Dig up the company values & base most of what you say on them. Also find out, during the interview at least, what characteristics the boss is looking for in the new hire & show you've got that."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"Nobody has a clue what they're doing & they're too busy trying to look smart to bring up subjects that bite you on the ass later."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Show a bit more backbone when dealing with the group; push for more effectiveness & investment in IT."

"I have worked at the Research department and unfortunately the group is led by managers that lack leadership and mentoring skills."

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"They are fair with personnal time off. Work hours/most of benefits are ok"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You should really consider looking elsewhere for employment with a company that has a future."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"no growth, atmosphere is very negative. Reverse discrimination limits growth"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have no comment in this subject area because the company is closing it s US offices"

"No comment. I have nothing to add here."

"Experienced Middle Manager rates HSBC as good place to work, if youare prepared to work hard"

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"Working for the worlds largest global financial institution"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Conservate and Cautious approach, integrity and morality are very important, focus on service"

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"They don't pay as well as competitors and don't value their exisiting employees as much as external recruits"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Talk to the people at the coalface honestly"

"Its a great place to work and be appreciated for your work"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be willing to travel once in a while. It goes a long way with management."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"Deadlines being set before requirements are completed."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't agree to deadlines before knowing all that is required."

"The ratings defined are good"

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"Growth direction and adequate career advancement. Give more space for employees to think and deliver the results."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"To be very diplomatic and fair."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"Some internal politics"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To give some directions to Managers who are partial to employees who are not fit for the job and do not deliver."

"The best place I worked for in a long time."

"Its was a good experience for me to have the opportunity to work"

What do you like about working at HSBC?

"The recognition of outstanding work, and the awardment of new responsibilities. The ability to take college courses within the organization that were company paid."

What don't you like about working at HSBC?

"I always felt like my contributions far exceeded my compensation package."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve Consistency"