Investment Banking - HSBC Infrastructure Finance - Graduate

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About the business area 

The HSBC Infrastructure Finance (HIF) platform, comprised of Infrastructure Finance and Export Finance teams, provides a full suite of financing solutions to corporates, financial sponsors, and governments in the sub sectors of inter alia Infrastructure, Digital/Telecoms, Transportation, Logistics, Support Services, and Power, Utilities & Renewables. The team provides a central point for clients to access advice on financing, capital structure, structured debt capital markets, and Export Credit Agency (ECA) supported debt, as well as execution of infrastructure, project, and export finance lending mandates. HIF plays a critical role in financing the energy transition for our clients.

Who you are 

We’re looking for curious, analytical thinkers who love solving problems and building relationships. You don’t need to know everything about investment banking – what matters most is your drive to learn, your resilience, and your willingness to get involved.

You could be a great fit if you’re:

• A collaborator: You thrive in teams and know how to support others.

• Analytical: You can break down complex data to see the bigger picture.

• A clear communicator: You explain ideas simply, whether in person, on paper, or in presentations.

• Resilient and driven: You stay focused under pressure, adapt quickly, and deliver to a high standard.

• Proactive: You take ownership and don’t wait for others to solve problems.

• A people person: You enjoy building long-term relationships based on trust.

What you’ll do 

From day one, you’ll get exposure to real deals. You’ll:

• Work with teams on live transactions, products, or market sectors, connecting with banking teams globally.

• Explore specialist areas like Export Finance or Infrastructure Finance.

• Learn how project, acquisition, and export finance deals work, and how we support clients on their Net Zero journeys with tailored finance and advisory solutions.

• Apply your knowledge to financial statements, spot anomalies, and calculate key ratios.

• Prepare and review client materials such as teasers and information memorandums.

• Perform credit analysis and review project financials and due diligence.

• Build financial models to support debt financing transactions and valuations.

• Research market trends and monitor developments to create insights for internal and client use.

• Develop your Excel and PowerPoint skills to produce accurate models and client-ready presentations.

• Always stay compliant with regulations.

What you’ll learn 

We’ll support you with all the training and development you need to succeed. Your journey will typically begin with any local regulated training and exams. This is followed by Global Graduate Induction, where you’ll train alongside your graduate peers. The induction provides you with an overview of HSBC, as well as an opportunity to build a global network of graduates and business colleagues, which will prove invaluable as your HSBC career unfolds. Once you’ve completed the Global Graduate Induction, you’ll take part in a global tailored training programme to build both the technical understanding and professional capability required for your role. You can expect to develop your skills in:

• Relationship building: Learn how to connect with colleagues and clients, building trust and credibility.

• Discretion: Develop the professionalism needed to handle sensitive deal information.

• Financial literacy: From financial modelling to product knowledge, you’ll learn how to find the right solutions for clients.

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing 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, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay package in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be 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. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.