Associate - Hsbc Infrastructure Finance

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At HSBC we exist with the purpose of _Opening up a World of Opportunity_. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world - for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.

HSBC’s Infrastructure Finance (HIF) Group is responsible for infrastructure and export financings, providing a full suite of services to corporates, financial sponsors in a number of sectors, including Power & Utilities, Energy, Renewables, Digital & Telecoms, Transport, Logistics, Support Services, ESG and Carbon Neutral assets. The team provides a single point for clients to access advice on financings, capital structure and debt capital markets, as well as associated execution of mandates. HIF will play a critical role in supporting and financing the energy transition for our clients.

As an Associate based in Sydney, you will support the team with the origination and execution of transactions in the infrastructure finance. In doing so, you will have involvement in the entire range of internal processes, including financial analysis, modelling, credit work, preparation of presentations and credit papers, as well as transaction related administrative work, supporting the management of existing portfolio assets through work on ongoing credit analysis and transaction management support.

You will be a self-starter with a genuine interest in this sector, who enjoys being part of a collaborative high performing team. In addition to your technical skills, your ability to build strong stakeholder relationships will be key to this role.

This specialised role will give you the opportunity to develop your career in an area of business which is highly relevant in a global context, resulting in meaningful work in the areas of acquisition finance, and large infrastructure projects where there is a need for debt finance. As part of this team, you will have exposure to a range of transactions, high profile deals and the opportunity to truly get involved in an international banking environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Assisting the team with the delivery of business targets through supporting the origination and execution of transactions.
- Undertaking modelling, financial and credit analysis of transactions and transaction opportunities.
- Sector and market research and summaries for clients and internally as well as preparation of marketing material for clients.
- Assisting the internal approval process through preparation of business and credit papers as part of capital allocation and credit process.
- Supporting the portfolio management of the infrastructure product team through ongoing credit monitoring and analysis.
- Engaging with internal, and to some extent external stakeholders as part of the process of transaction origination and execution.
- Working closely with internal functions, such as credit, compliance and others, as well as product partners to maximise increased product penetration.
- Maintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you will need:

- Foundational experience in debt advisory, structured finance, project finance, ratings advisory and/or other lending products, coupled with a strong understanding of the financial markets, gained in a corporate banking, infrastructure finance or professional services organisation.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with a proficiency in financial modelling including operational modelling, accounting, debt facilities, credit metrics and valuation analysis.
- Understanding of the Australian market, including key players, trends, and regulatory landscape.
- Experience in the processes undertaken for a bond issuance, acquisition financing, export finance, project finance and/or refinancing.
- High levels of motivation and a strong work ethic underpinned by an interest and passion for the sector.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with ability to multitask, schedule time effectively and digest and convey complex information in an understandable and succinct story.
- A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a r