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HSBC UK Leveraged Finance (LF) is seeking a dynamic individual
HSBC UK Leveraged Finance is a national business consisting of c.100 colleagues, covering c.350+ clients and a diverse range of Private Equity (PE) relationships. The business is a market leader, consisting of four key areas of expertise: Origination, Execution, Financial Sponsor Coverage & Client Coverage.
The customer base is varied, ranging from lower mid-market to large cap names across a broad range of sectors, with all customers categorised by their Private Equity (PE) ownership. Financing PE backed assets is often complex in nature and therefore subject to sophisticated credit analysis, financial modelling, and structuring.
The role of the Associate
The role of the Associate is to assist in the origination and execution of bespoke lending solutions that support and enhance investment and acquisitions made by PE firms (Sponsors) in UK headquartered companies.
In this role, you’ll:
- Proactively and frequently be involved in the local M&A market, acting as an ambassador for HSBC, assisting the team deliver appropriate debt financing opportunities
- Assist in negotiations, discussions, pitches with Sponsors, M&A advisers, clients and prospective clients and alongside team members share significant experience of managing complex often international transaction processes
- Work closely as part of a team to structure and deliver robust credit facilities for proposed transactions, identifying and mitigating key risks that will secure and protect the bank while meeting client needs
- Undertake credit analysis and write credit proposals, based on detailed information packages
- Work closely with other Leveraged Finance or other business teams to ensure transaction deadlines and key milestones are met
- Share and develop best practice with others to ensure that the team maximises performance, meets the required standards, and continuously develops capabilities and experience
- Actively participate in constructive cross-country and cross-business teamwork that enables delivery of the financial growth plan for the UK business, whilst promoting and demonstrating the values of HSBC and its Charter
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To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience working in relevant environment/s, i.e. Commercial / Corporate Banking
- Strong credit, financial and non-financial analytical skills, and strong understanding of company accounts inc. balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flows
- Both verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to analyse and summarise high volumes of business and transactional information under significant time pressure, whilst adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered
- An understanding of risk management and experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes
- Experience of planning and prioritising your own time effectively and adhering to strict deadlines
- Role relevant qualifications and / or willingness to undertake the training/study required in this role, such as professional qualifications as required by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and including successful completion of the Certificate in Corporate Finance examination to achieve Approved Person status within two years of joining
- Experience of using relevant software packages, i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role, which is based at 71 Queen Victoria Street, London. There is a requirement to travel to client meetings, predominantly based in the London area and the south, so it is important that you can travel as required.
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Regulatory References
Under the requirements of the FCA Certification Regime, HSBC is required to take reasonable steps to obtain a regulatory reference from the candidate’s previous employers covering the past six years.
Qualifications
This role is subject to the requirements of Certification Regime, set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Candidates must either have attained the CISI Level 3 Certificate in Corporate Finance or should be committed to completing this qualification within 1 year of being in role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk via hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com.
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