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HSBC Group Senior Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 Jul 2024

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6 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience taking the example of a project.
  • Q2. Difference between waterfall and agile methodology. Give an example or any experience.
  • Ans. 

    Waterfall is a sequential approach to project management, while Agile is iterative and flexible.

    • Waterfall follows a linear and sequential process, while Agile is iterative and allows for changes throughout the project.

    • Waterfall requires all requirements to be defined upfront, while Agile allows for requirements to evolve over time.

    • Waterfall is best suited for projects with well-defined requirements, while Agile is bett...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell an instance where you dealt with a tough stakeholder and how you handled the situation.
  • Q2. How would you approach regulatory changes, how would you identify stakeholders?
  • Ans. 

    Approach regulatory changes by conducting thorough research, engaging with relevant stakeholders, and implementing necessary adjustments.

    • Research current regulations and upcoming changes

    • Identify key stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, industry associations, and internal departments

    • Engage with stakeholders to understand their concerns and gather feedback

    • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with BA skills and situational-based questions. Include the basic skills and techniques of a Business Analyst in your answer.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Trade lifecycle Zero coupon bonds

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Requirement gathering techniques

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clear your basics and practice for interview by preparing for some common interview questions like tell me about yourself

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Assignment 

It was an online Psychometric Test and the answers were really confusing. Just keep patience and think logically.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The Technical Round was totally based on the project requirements. For me, it was on SQL and Data Visualization.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a discussion with Manager with respect to the project and the team
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The last round was the HR round, where mainly the focus was on salary discussion.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the JD properly and prepare on the relevant topics.
Read carefully about the company's achievements and policies prior to the interview.

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 (2)

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (19)

 Senior Data Analyst

 (2)

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to deal with difficult people
  • Ans. 

    Dealing with difficult people requires patience, empathy, and effective communication.

    • Listen actively and try to understand their perspective

    • Remain calm and avoid getting defensive

    • Use positive language and avoid blaming or criticizing

    • Find common ground and work towards a mutually beneficial solution

    • Set clear boundaries and consequences for unacceptable behavior

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Payments, agile, basics of business analysis.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Payment details
  • Q2. MT101 payments

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Design an order management system
  • Ans. 

    An order management system to streamline the process of receiving, tracking, and fulfilling customer orders.

    • Define user roles and permissions for accessing and managing orders

    • Create a user-friendly interface for entering and tracking orders

    • Integrate with inventory management system to ensure accurate stock levels

    • Automate order processing and notifications to improve efficiency

    • Generate reports on order status, sales tre

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Data points involved in the order management system
  • Ans. 

    Data points in an order management system include customer information, order details, payment information, shipping details, and order status.

    • Customer information (name, address, contact details)

    • Order details (products, quantities, prices)

    • Payment information (payment method, transaction ID)

    • Shipping details (shipping address, tracking number)

    • Order status (pending, processing, shipped, delivered)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Trade life cycle

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business analyst roles and responsibilities
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about something you failed at
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Tableau visualisation dashboard analysing data

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of data analyat
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What interest you in data analysis
  • Ans. 

    I am fascinated by the ability to uncover insights and make informed decisions based on data analysis.

    • Data analysis allows me to identify trends and patterns in data that can drive business decisions

    • I enjoy the challenge of transforming raw data into meaningful information

    • Data analysis helps me understand customer behavior and preferences, leading to improved strategies and outcomes

  • Answered by AI

HSBC Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HSBC Group Senior Business Analyst 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, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for HSBC Group Senior Business Analyst 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, Change Management, Agile Coaching, Business Analysis and JIRA.
What are the top questions asked in HSBC Group Senior Business Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HSBC Group Senior Business Analyst interview -

  1. How would you approach regulatory changes, how would you identify stakeholde...read more
  2. Difference between waterfall and agile methodology. Give an example or any expe...read more
  3. How to deal with difficult peo...read more

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