Associate - Structured Banking (Leveraged and

We’re looking for progressive minds who are driven, perceptive and forward-thinking, who are **open** to different ideas and cultures, who can **connect** with our customers and who will work with **courageous integrity** every day.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes market leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay/benefits and support when you return to work, bonus days and wellbeing programs as well as a highly flexible workplace culture.

HSBC continues to achieve outstanding growth in the Australian market as demonstrated by our continuing rise in market surveys, league table rankings, recent awards and our leadership position in sustainable finance. These achievements, when complemented with our globally-renowned trade finance, transactional banking and markets capabilities, ensure that HSBC is poised for further acceleration in the corporate and institutional space.

Our Sydney-based Structured Banking team leads the Mid-Market Financial Sponsor (“MMFS”) activity within Australia, whilst also working closely with the Commercial Banking (“CMB”) Large Corporate and Mid-Market relationship teams to help originate and execute event opportunities for our Australia-wide CMB client base, which includes both public and private companies and covers some of Australia’s largest and most iconic names.

Based in Sydney and reporting to the Country Head of Structured Banking, this role could be suitable for someone from an accounting / advisory firm or banking role who has demonstrated knowledge of corporate analysis and corporate finance skills, and has demonstrated recent experience of successfully thriving within transaction execution teams.

Taking on this role will provide an unparalleled range of transaction experience given the Structured Banking team works across both Corporate and Leveraged transactions, whilst also delivering exposure to a wide array of transaction structures. As part of your role, you will work closely with other members of the Structured Banking team to support Relationship Managers across 5 states, a range of capital financing specialists and local and regional risk colleagues.

**_Your main responsibilities will include:_**
- Acting as a complex debt specialist for the CMB team to assist Relationship Managers in the origination and execution of corporate event transactions, including acquisition and cross-border funding structures
- Providing support to deliver HSBC’s Australian mid-market financial sponsor proposition - including coverage of existing inbound global and regional priority sponsors, plus a select group of domestic private equity houses
- Working with CMB and Risk colleagues in constructing appropriate responses to stressed credits and sectors, including alternate funding approaches
- Positioning as the CMB conduit to Capital Financing specialists, particularly in relation to Leverage & Acquisition Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Loan Syndications, Sustainable Finance and M&A Advisory teams
- Serving as a centre of excellence to assist with technical skill development across the broader CMB business

Requirements

**_To be successful in this role, you will need:_**
- A degree in Finance, Business or Accountancy-related disciplines - related post graduate qualifications such as CFA or Masters of Applied Finance will be highly regarded
- Relevant experience with demonstrable track record in writing comprehensive yet concise financial analysis, as well as the construction of content-focused pitch books (recent Graduates will be considered)
- Proficiency in building and adapting financial models for corporate and event scenarios
- An understanding of company valuation, capital structuring and external ratings methodologies
- Exposure to structuring and negotiating legal documentation
- An ability to manage to tight timelines
- Superior attention to detail and a desire to deliver consistent high-quality output to achieve a market-leading reputation
- Ability to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations through superior customer service.

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.