Senior Vice President - Warehouse Finance

Who is HSBC Innovation Banking?  

HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors.

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Here’s to never standing still. Come and join us!

The team you’ll work with:

The Warehouse Finance team sits at the heart of HSBC Innovation Banking’s Structured Finance platform, providing tailored asset backed debt facilities to high growth fintech and non-bank lenders across the UK and Europe.  We’re looking for a commercially astute and technically strong Senior VP to join our team, with a focus on originating, structuring and execution of complex warehouse facilities for our existing clients

The value you’ll add:

This is a role suited to someone who can bring deep technical expertise, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach to underwriting and executing bespoke funding solutions for innovative, fast-paced clients.  You’ll be part of high-performing, dynamic and entrepreneurial team that values initiative, precision, and collaboration – and can make a real impact on how we grow and evolve the Warehouse Finance business for the future.

What you can expect to be doing:

Own the structuring, underwriting and negotiation of warehouse transactions, being responsible for end to end deal management through:

a) origination

b) deal qualification and analysis

c) structuring and pricing

d) credit approval preparation

e) term sheet preparation and negotiation

f) evaluation of all credit, legal, structural and risk issues

g) review and negotiate all loan and transactional documentation, interfacing with counsel and clients and

h) post execution management

Build cashflow models and perform portfolio analysis

Ensure proper and timely completion of all internal booking and operational requirements

Interface and negotiate with legal advisors, third party providers, rating agencies etc.

Key point of contact for prospects and clients

Act as a senior face of HSBC Innovation Banking in the structure finance and Fintech ecosystem, representing the bank at select industry events and client pitches

Coach and mentor Associates and VPs, supporting their development in areas such as credit structuring, modelling and client management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or finance-related field.  CFA or similar accreditation desirable

Structured finance experience from investment or commercial banks, specialised lenders, asset managers or rating agencies

Familiarity with due diligence processes, legal frameworks and risk governance in a regulated banking environment

Strong track record in structuring, negotiating and closing complex asset backed facilities across various collateral types (e.g. consumer loans, credit cards, invoice finance, real estate)

Skilled at financial modelling (must be highly proficient in loss coverage multiple analysis)

Adept at balancing commercial drivers with sound credit judgement and internal policy

A collaborative approach, balanced with the ability to work autonomously

Skilled in communicating complex ideas with clarity and confidence, both in written materials and client discussions

Where you’ll be based:

Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office, with a current requirement to be in the office 2 days per week

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