Analyst- Data Engineering

HSBC’s interview process typically starts with an online aptitude test followed by a technical interview focused on data engineering concepts, coding in Python/SQL, and problem‑solving. The final HR round assesses cultural fit, communication skills and motivation. The difficulty is moderate to high, with emphasis on clear logical reasoning and practical coding ability. Candidates should practice data manipulation tasks and be ready to discuss past projects.

HSBC promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas across borders. The bank offers structured career progression, mentorship programmes, and a healthy work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or related engineering streams; minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.0/10); graduating batch 2025 or 2026; no active backlogs at the time of joining; Indian citizenship or valid work permit for India.

Round 1: Online Aptitude Test (Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal) → Round 2: Technical Interview (Data Engineering concepts, Python/SQL coding) → Round 3: HR Interview (Fitment, Motivation, Salary Discussion)

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations, operating in over 60 countries with a strong presence in India. The bank prides itself on a culture of integrity, diversity and continuous learning, offering employees a global platform to grow their careers. In India, HSBC’s technology and operations hubs in Bangalore, Mumbai and Hyderabad drive innovation for the bank’s product control, risk management and digital transformation initiatives. The firm’s commitment to sustainable finance and technology-led solutions makes it an attractive destination for fresh talent looking to make an impact. The Analyst – Data Engineering role is designed for recent graduates who are eager to apply their analytical and programming skills to real‑world financial data problems. As a member of the Product Control Engineering team, you will be responsible for building automated pipelines, creating data services, and ensuring the seamless delivery of high‑quality data to downstream stakeholders. You will work closely with technology partners, product control users, and risk teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include: 1. Design, develop, and maintain automated data ingestion and transformation workflows using Python, SQL and VBA. 2. Build and support services that feed standardized data into Product Control’s strategic infrastructure. 3. Collaborate with the Technology department to ensure smooth integration, testing and deployment of data solutions. 4. Provide day‑to‑day support to Product Control users, troubleshooting data issues and enhancing user experience. 5. Liaise with Product Control stakeholders to gather requirements, ensure compliance with policies, and shape solution design. 6. Contribute to the Citizen Developer framework, creating reusable components that enable non‑technical users to build simple data tools. 7. Lead small‑scale automation projects, standardising processes across Front Office, Independent Model Review, Middle Office and Market Risk Management. 8. Document data pipelines, data dictionaries and operational procedures for knowledge transfer. 9. Participate in code reviews and adopt best practices for data quality, security and performance. 10. Stay updated with emerging data engineering technologies and propose improvements to the existing stack. The tech stack revolves around Python for scripting, SQL for relational data handling, VBA for legacy Excel automation, and cloud‑based orchestration tools such as Airflow or Azure Data Factory. Familiarity with version control (Git) and containerisation (Docker) is a plus. HSBC offers a clear growth path: analysts can progress to senior data engineer, lead engineer, and eventually to data architecture or product control management roles. The bank encourages continuous learning through internal training, certifications, and exposure to global projects. Joining HSBC means being part of a reputable global brand, gaining hands‑on experience with financial data, and building a career that blends technology with finance.