Pros
They treat their staff well Great knowledge sharing Fun atmosphere, friendly co-workers and managers. Lots of informal after-work gatherings and everyone was really supportive. The starting salary is very good and competitive. There is a bonus incentive scheme that can add up to 30% to the salary. There is a pension scheme, mortgage subsidy, participation in share ownership scheme. Another great thing is the training that HSBC provide. There are loads of courses you could take. But I think the best about HSBC is that it's a well-run company and will survive and succeed in the long-term perspective.
Cons
There are very few downsides generally, but a few include: Company is too large, hard to make an impact Career advancement opportunities can sometimes be limited depending on the business area unless you're you build good contacts within the firm. It could be difficult to move from one business area to another Feedback and performance reviews could be better.