I applied online. The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at HSBC (Hong Kong) in Feb 2013
Interview
Applied online through their taleo.net application system. Chose interested fields as marketing and finance. Went through numerical, verbal and logical tests. Received phone interview with the HR manager within 4 weeks. Almost after 3 months received message to conduct manager interview with the Insurance and Investment Team of Commercial Banking division. Got an offer and accepted. Worked in commercial banking division for 2 months in Summer 2013.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Most questions are generic and behavioral. Not hard to prepare at all.
Simple questions in telephonic interview. Make sure to list down a LOT of situations that you can relate to. Read through HSBC's website to know their values, strengths and strategies.