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HSBC Group Consultant Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 Jan 2025

HSBC Group Consultant Specialist Interview Experiences

7 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. As a Consultant how will you manage a stubborn customer
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and how do you plan to use them to add value to this job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest. Know your strengths and weaknesses.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mainframe technology vsam peeformance via jcl parameter
  • Ans. 

    VSAM performance can be optimized using JCL parameters in mainframe technology.

    • Use IDCAMS utility to define VSAM datasets with optimal parameters like CISIZE, RECSIZE, etc.

    • Specify buffering options like BUFNO and BUFL in JCL to improve I/O performance.

    • Tune the SPACE parameter in JCL to allocate appropriate space for VSAM datasets.

    • Leverage features like AIX and RLS for improved VSAM performance.

    • Monitor performance using...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Cobol handling of variable file
  • Ans. 

    COBOL can handle variable-length files by using OCCURS DEPENDING ON clause to dynamically allocate memory based on the file size.

    • COBOL uses OCCURS DEPENDING ON clause to handle variable-length files.

    • The OCCURS DEPENDING ON clause allows for dynamic allocation of memory based on the file size.

    • Example: 01 EMPLOYEE-RECORD. 05 EMPLOYEE-ID PIC X(5). 05 EMPLOYEE-NAME PIC X(20). 05 EMPLOYEE-SALARY PIC 9(6)V99 OCCURS DEPENDING

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Notice period in current company

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q2. What is Warehouse Inspection vs Quality Inspection?
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Q3. Mainframe technology vsam peeformance via jcl parameter
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Q4. What is Price Matrices?
asked in HSBC Group
Q5. Cobol handling of variable file
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

That is a psychometric test.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

If the position is technical, they may sometimes ask candidates to write code.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and notice period discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence and knowledge are essential for successfully navigating any interview, complemented by effective communication to present yourself well.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About previous job profile
  • Q2. Simple job related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions and technical understanding
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Only salary discussion

HSBC Group interview questions for designations

 Senior Consultant Specialist

 (1)

 Lead Consultant Specialist

 (1)

 Senior Consultant

 (2)

 Lead Consultant

 (1)

 Specialist

 (1)

 Consultant

 (3)

 HR Specialist

 (1)

 Software Engineer

 (20)

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Telll me something about your self
  • Q2. Are you willing to work on any of technology related to your field or need to stay on current working technology

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best and be ready to flexible for working condition n technology
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me abut yourself.
  • Q2. How you would handle a situation where your colleague is having less experience than you but assigns or directs work.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hi all,
First of all the best for all your interview preparation. I would like to share simple trick ,even though you have worked slightly on any technology just explain the interviewee with all confidence what bit of the technology has been tried hands on by you. Dont give up saying I dont know or I am not sure.This reflects your attitude to be honest and not giving up attitude.

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Question on spark fundamental and concept like rdd, dataframe, performance tunning , data pipeline design, Hive , Hbase

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clear your concept
With spark Hadoop, Big Data, Hive,

Interview questions from similar companies

I was interviewed before Mar 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Some technical questions were asked
  • Q2. They spring hibernate MVC flow and core java and Oracle connectivity questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There was a Team manager and his junior for the interview

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. What is the difference between multi tasking, multi processing and multi programming operating systems with examples ?
  • Ans. 

    Multi tasking, multi processing, and multi programming are different approaches to managing tasks in an operating system.

    • Multi tasking allows multiple tasks to run concurrently on a single processor.

    • Multi processing involves multiple processors running tasks simultaneously.

    • Multi programming allows multiple programs to be loaded into memory and executed concurrently.

    • Examples of multi tasking operating systems include Wi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about memory allocation (stack vs. heap)?
  • Ans. 

    Memory allocation refers to the process of assigning memory to programs during runtime.

    • Stack allocation is done automatically and is limited in size.

    • Heap allocation is done manually and is larger in size.

    • Stack memory is used for local variables and function calls.

    • Heap memory is used for dynamic memory allocation.

    • Memory leaks can occur if heap memory is not properly managed.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. You have two threads one printing even numbers in order and other odd numbers. Design an algorithm so that it prints numbers in natural order?
  • Ans. 

    Use a shared variable and synchronization mechanisms to ensure natural order printing of numbers.

    • Create two threads, one for printing even numbers and the other for printing odd numbers.

    • Use a shared variable to keep track of the current number to be printed.

    • Implement synchronization mechanisms like locks or semaphores to ensure only one thread can access the shared variable at a time.

    • Each thread should check if it is i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Print a matrix in spiral order?
  • Ans. 

    Printing a matrix in spiral order

    • Start from the first element and print it

    • Move in a spiral order towards the center of the matrix

    • Repeat until all elements are printed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Thread class and Runnable Interface?
  • Ans. 

    Thread class and Runnable Interface are used for multithreading in Java.

    • Thread class is a predefined class in Java that provides methods to create and control threads.

    • Runnable interface is used to define a task that can be executed by a thread.

    • Thread class implements Runnable interface.

    • Thread class provides more control over threads than Runnable interface.

    • Example: Thread t = new Thread(new MyRunnable()); t.start();

    • Exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What’s the difference between a Linked List and an ArrayList and give me an example of when to use which?
  • Ans. 

    Linked List is a dynamic data structure while ArrayList is a static data structure.

    • Linked List is best for frequent insertion and deletion operations.

    • ArrayList is best for frequent access operations.

    • Linked List uses more memory than ArrayList.

    • ArrayList is faster than Linked List for accessing elements.

    • Use Linked List when you need to frequently add or remove elements from the list.

    • Use ArrayList when you need to frequen

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Questions of OS concepts?
  • Q8. A role play scenario was given. With a clear instruction on I don’t need to know the basis and the hypothetical assumption was presented. I was told that I was expected to respond to the given scenario, in...
  • Q9. Why are you interested in a career in investment banking?
  • Ans. 

    I am not interested in a career in investment banking.

    • I am more interested in a career in software development

    • I enjoy problem-solving and creating innovative solutions through coding

    • Investment banking does not align with my passion and skill set

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Why have you chosen to apply to J.P. Morgan?
  • Ans. 

    I have chosen to apply to J.P. Morgan because of their reputation, global presence, and opportunities for growth.

    • J.P. Morgan has a strong reputation in the financial industry.

    • They have a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

    • The company offers various opportunities for career growth and development.

    • J.P. Morgan is known for its innovative technology solutions in the financial sector.

    • I am impressed by their ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Have you ever made a mistake? Tell us about it?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have made a mistake in my previous project.

    • I underestimated the complexity of a task and ended up missing the deadline.

    • I failed to properly test a feature, resulting in a bug that affected user experience.

    • I accidentally deleted an important file without having a backup.

    • I misunderstood a requirement and implemented a feature incorrectly.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Total Questions: 1

General Tips: Interview Process: Aptitude test, followed by 3 rounds of interview. Interview process was very good. Just be positive to clear the interview.
Check this link before appearing for interview with JP Morgan. It will help  -----
Skills: Algorithm, Data structure, Stack
College Name: Na

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All questions are related to ds and algorithm. Implications of data structure

HSBC Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HSBC Group Consultant Specialist interview?
HSBC Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HSBC Group interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Technical.
How to prepare for HSBC Group Consultant Specialist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at HSBC Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HSBC Group expect are Financial Services, Automation Testing, Agile Coaching, JIRA and Python.
What are the top questions asked in HSBC Group Consultant Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HSBC Group Consultant Specialist interview -

  1. Mainframe technology vsam peeformance via jcl parame...read more
  2. Cobol handling of variable f...read more
  3. Question on spark fundamental and concept like rdd, dataframe, performance tunn...read more

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3.6

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4.1

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3.6

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