HSBC reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(28,280 total reviews)
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Georges Elhedery

68% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

HSBC has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 28,280 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HSBC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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28K reviews
1.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

people cared about their customer

Cons

organisation was separated from bank - little to no understand in digital team of banking as an industry inc leadership

5.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good training, good support from team.

Cons

Database of clients is bad. Ideally have your own to bring in.

4.0
Mar 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working at HSBC for the past five years has been a genuinely rewarding experience. The environment is friendly, supportive, and collaborative, which made it easy to grow both professionally and personally. I’ve had the chance to work with talented colleagues who are always willing to help, share knowledge, and celebrate successes together. My time here has been filled with learning, development, and meaningful relationships, and I’m grateful for the positive culture that HSBC fosters.

Cons

The main challenges stem from the scale and complexity of the organisation, where decision‑making can be slow, internal processes can feel cumbersome, and navigating multiple layers of governance sometimes limits agility. Career progression can also depend heavily on timing and internal movement, which may not always align with individual development goals.

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