Employee Reviews
(Winged ratings measure job satisfaction on scale of 1 to 5)
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC, United Kingdom on Dec 4th, 2020
"I am sure there are pockets, like in every large firm, but I would never personally recommend this employer. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Other"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$0
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"No"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Childcare, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of HSBC, United Kingdom on Oct 21st, 2020
"I would advise against working on some teams because it’s a boys club."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Position or Department
Director, Finance
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Policies, Culture
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Maybe"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Childcare, Pension, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC, United States on Oct 20th, 2020
"Only once in 18 years I was made to feel different for being female, and that was with a male colleague from another country (so unfortunately I couldn't even do anything about it). Flexibility depends on your role - you might be able to work remotely a good amount of the time (pandemic notwithstanding), but you might have early/late meetings if you work with people in other locations (especially Asia)."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"No"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
Position or Department
Senior Manager
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
12 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC, Jamaica on Jul 26th, 2019
"Demand work and responsibilities to go up the career ladder"
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Maybe"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Health care, Childcare, Pension
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Jan 10th, 2019
"It is hard to access the upper management. Join women focused associations and find buddies"
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Position or Department
Logistics And Trade Compliance Manager, International
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on May 21st, 2018
"A lot of the old boys network exists with regard to promoting "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Position or Department
Assisant Vice President, Operations
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
8 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Jan 24th, 2018
"HSBC hasn't got things perfect yet for gender diversity, but there is a huge will and momentum to get it right."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on May 2nd, 2017
"its a white boys club. Minority women will find it very challenging to move into positions of leadership, even if more than qualified to do so. Women who are getting promoted are non ethnic minority women"
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"No"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 15th, 2017
"Ask to speak to direct reports of the individual to whom you would be reporting before taking a job "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Other"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
"Flexibility, balance are very much dependent on whom you work for. "
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Dec 11th, 2016
"They promote gender diversity and value high-performing employees. Good group of people. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Jun 19th, 2016
"great flexibility. not so great career advancement. good momentum, interested to see if real change begins."
Are women & men treated equally?
"N/A"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Position or Department
Vice President (VP), Retail bank
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
12 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
"new mother's rooms in buildings with policies to support pumping."
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 24th, 2016
"Allows flexibility. Its a good job for lifestyle."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
One thing HSBC can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Position or Department
Risk Management
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$0
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 21st, 2016
"Great place to work if you're in it for the slow and steady... Nothing happens quickly and management is constantly changing. However, maternity leave is 12 weeks paid and flexible work schedules and work from home are very common.l, making it extremely family friendly."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Position or Department
Assistant Vice President
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 21st, 2016
"Social activities are generally very male focused, partly makes sense due to the male client base. Salary levels are similarly low for men and women. Chances to progress are there for women but this then means focus needs to be on career throughout without breaks for having children etc. It's a big company so how women are treated very much depends on what department they work in."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"No"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 21st, 2016
"This is a great place to work if you are comfortable with where you are. Perfect role to focus on family but if you want to advance I'd find a smaller company."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Position or Department
Consultant, Global Standards
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 21st, 2016
"Work life balance is a lifelong goal. Don't expect it to be perfect and work on day 1.
You can't give 100% to everyone all the time. Be realistic and accept when something is good enough."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
12 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of HSBC on Mar 21st, 2016
"I worked there for 2.5 years, however while there wasn't overt sexism from the top down, I did find that colleagues would make sexist remarks 'one even called me a silly little girl' or in jest 'you silly slag' and that some of my views and work was dismissed as a woman - and I was treated more junior than male colleagues at the same level."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Position or Department
Director, Investment Research
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
>$100k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend HSBC to other women?
"Maybe"
Want to submit a response?