Avantages
Great company that is creating inroads in the Asian Markets. If you would like short term international assignments, this mught be a great company to explore. HSBC is trying to grow the banking business in the US, card business is a drag - but that have put a strong front, growing the private label and parts of the subprime business. Working in those areas will be fun. Strong encouragement of work life balance, remote work etc.
Inconvénients
Strong Asian community in the Risk Department in cards. One risk manager managing the Union and General Motors portfolio has bad rep with high turnover. Try to avoid him if you can. In general very hiearchial organization. Tons of bureaucracy - getting a computer could take couple of months.