Associate, Project Finance
About the Team
HSBC's Infrastructure Finance team, part of Global Corporate and Institutional Banking, provides a full suite of services to corporates, financial sponsors, financial institutions, and governments in several sectors, including Infrastructure, Power & Utilities, Renewables, Transportation, Logistics, Support Services, and Digital/Telecommunication infrastructure. The team provides a single point for clients to access advice on financing, capital structuring and debt capital markets, as well as the associated execution of mandates.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled professional to join our HSBC Infrastructure Finance team as an Associate. You will be a key member of the team, responsible for the origination and execution of financing transactions for HSBC's infrastructure client base. The successful applicant will provide support across a range of financing transactions in the aforementioned sectors. Ideal candidates should be team players, highly motivated, and passionate about the sector. Strong communicators skills are essential, as you will be interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, legal counsel, ratings agencies, and other market participants.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of applicable sectors and products, providing coverage and execution services to HSBC's infrastructure clients
- Originate and lead strategic deals, demonstrating quality thought leadership
- Oversee and assist in the preparation and negotiation of key financial and project-related documents, including internal documents like credit memos
- Help the creation of marketing materials such as pitch books, proposals, teaser documents, and information memoranda
- Conduct thorough industry and company-specific research
- Provide guidance to and ensure the quality of output of junior colleagues
- Coordinate and collaborate with other internal stakeholders and business units across regions within the bank
- Contribute to the execution of the group's overall business plan
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification from a reputable university, preferably in a relevant discipline. A post-graduate degree or CFA is an advantage
- Strong deal execution experience in the global Infrastructure/Project Finance market
- Exposure to domestic and cross-border infrastructure advisory and financing transactions
- In-depth understanding of financial markets, including credit analysis, rating methodologies, and credit metrics
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with a strong commercial orientation across various debt products, including loans, bonds, and derivatives
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- Ability to digest and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to both internal and external stakeholders
- FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses are required. A contingency period to obtain licensing can be provided at manager's discretion
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position
Benefits
- Access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow
- Competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub
- Welcoming and inclusive work environment
- Empowered to drive HSBC's engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives
- Employee Resource Groups that play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC