Associate (Corporate Banking)

at  HSBC

Job description

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Engaging with multiple touchpoints within both existing and new clients to build and maintain strong relationships, identify needs, and position the Bank’s solutions accordingly.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of our clients’ industries and associated markets, including both local and global dynamics.
• Undertaking credit evaluation (new submissions, annual reviews), including analysis of complex financial information and timely and accurate preparation of high-quality credit applications for general corporate and structured lending scenarios.
• Ensuring strong adherence to credit policies (including ongoing monitoring of clients), financial crime and regulatory compliance.
• Providing support with instruction, negotiation and execution of client facility documentation requirements, working with internal and external legal counsel as required.
• Taking responsibility for day-to-day portfolio requirements, including dealing with client queries and liaison with internal product, administrative support and offshore teams to deliver high customer service levels to our clients.
  Requirements

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BRING:

• Experience in a corporate / institutional finance setting (including corporate/institutional bank, credit fund, ratings agency, major accountancy firm, or investment bank).
• Capability in writing comprehensive yet concise credit papers is desirable and / or proven strength in financial modelling and sensitivity analysis. Non-banking applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to articulate high levels of information synthesis into professional, internal and / or external documents (such as pitch books, investment committee papers, board papers or other related finance-based documents).
• Familiarity with APLMA and bank loan documentation and Australian security structures is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with people at all levels including clients, peers, product specialists, industry specialists and credit risk specialists.
• An open mindset with high levels of self-motivation, commitment, ability to manage competing priorities and a desire to succeed.
• A natural focus on providing superior customer service with a genuine desire to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
• A degree in Finance, Business, Accountancy, Law or related disciplines - related post graduate qualifications such as Master of Finance, CFA, CPA, CA or similar will be highly regarded.
  Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australian or New Zealand PR/Citizenship, or who can show they currently have unrestricted work rights in Australia without limitations.
  HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.
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