HSBC Group Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Find the longest substring in a given string that reads the same forwards and backwards.

• Use dynamic programming to build a table that tracks palindromic substrings.

• Expand around potential centers (each character and between characters) to find palindromes.

• Example: For 'babad', the longest palindromic substring is 'bab' or 'aba'.

• Example: For 'cbbd', the longest palindromic substring is 'bb'.

Central Limit Theorem states that the sampling distribution of the sample mean approaches a normal distribution as the sample size increases.

• The Central Limit Theorem is essential in statistics as it allows us to make inferences about a population based on a sample.

• It states that regardless of the shape of the population distribution, the sampling distribution of the sample mean will be approximately normally distribut...read more

Experienced analyst with expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, and market research.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from XYZ University

• 3 years of experience in financial analysis at ABC Company

• Proficient in Excel, SQL, and Tableau for data analysis

• Led a team to develop a forecasting model that increased revenue by 10%

I have worked under pressure in previous roles, meeting tight deadlines and handling high-stress situations.

• Met tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and staying organized

• Handled high-stress situations by remaining calm and focused

• Collaborated with team members to problem-solve and meet goals