Motivation Flashcards
1
Q
Why HSBC?
A
- Universal bank: in both the geographical (64 countries) and operational sense (4 distinct divisions) - operational sense it breeds greater stability and creates lower costs relative to specialist banks.
- Culture: a more collaborative and empowering culture, and a greater collectivity than at other banks
- DCM: one of the world’s leading book runners of international and domestic bond issues.
2
Q
Why Investment banking/Global Banking and Markets?
A
- Intensity and dynamism: being involved in facilitating the biggest deals and transactions that have a distinct positive impact on the companies themselves
- Technical element: requires an in-depth technical understanding of financing strategies and the corporate environment in order to optimally assist clients.
- Client-facing
3
Q
Why not consulting?
A
- Too much distance from the actual processes (not enough involvement in implementation)
- Lack of technical foundation
4
Q
What makes you suitable to HSBC?
A
- Analytic: strong academic track record. 49 in the GMAT, MSc Finance LSE
- Optimistic/’can-do’ attitude: optimistic person, I love overcoming challenges and solving problems.
- Team player: empathetic person with strong track record of team sports. Operating effectively in a small team as a part of CC
5
Q
What products do you know?
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- Financing & Advisory Services - ECM: banks help raise equity capital. DCM: banks facilitate and advise on the raising of debt.
- M&A: mergers, acquisitions (synergies or diversification), SPACs.
