Associate Director, Equities Structuring

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Equities Structuring

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

- Originate, structure and pitch bespoke equity and equity‑derivative solutions for institutional clients across EMEA, in close partnership with sales and trading.
- Develop and maintain the thematic product shelf, including the design, calibration and lifecycle management of custom and decrement indices aligned to client demand and house views.
- Create differentiated content and trade ideas for hedge fund clients, with a focus on bespoke risk‑recycling, portfolio overlays and efficient monetisation of internal risk axes
- Coordinate the full trade lifecycle (pricing, term sheets, approvals, documentation and post‑trade follow‑up) with trading, legal, risk and pperations, ensuring robust controls, conduct and regulatory compliance. 
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners, industry and clients
- Develop close and effective working relationships within respective regions, countries, functions and global businesses 
- Adhere to local regulatory policies applicable to the role and balance sheet location
- Act on unusual and unacceptable activity, or behaviours and escalate appropriately 
- Lead, develop and motivate the team to attract, retain and develop capacity, capability and talent

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

- Proven equity derivatives experience within structuring, trading or quantitative sector
- Strong technical skills, including python and backtesting
- Have a sound understanding of relevant equity market fundamentals and drivers
- Be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of economic values and trading principles
- Extensive experience within financial markets and sound knowledge of derivatives products
- Good overview of regulations and accounting principles, including upcoming changes which could impact the industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with very strong analytical skills. 
- Ability to multi-task and to work well under pressure, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500