Analyst/Associate, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

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 ourcustomers, our people, our investors, our communities, and the planet we all share.

Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF) Analysts / Associates play a key role within the LAF team, responsible for working with Vice Presidents / Directors / Managing Directors to implement LAF's and the wider Investment Banking Group’s strategy. As a junior member on the LAF team, you are responsible for helping to both win new business and executing / leading leveraged finance-based transactions. You will be routinely interacting with clients and investors from a junior level and will learn valuable critical thinking and financial analytical skills. You will come in for a career track role, the HSBC LAF team differentiating itself through elite training and retention of junior talent that is unrivaled by Wall Street competitors.

You will work as a generalist, covering a vast array of industries and both sub-investment grade and investment grade mega-cap clients. Additionally, there is a focus on covering Private Equity based clients in achieving some of their largest and most complicated buyouts. Key products you will be working with are leveraged loans, high yield bonds and other bank-based financing products to support acquisitions, refinancings, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and helping clients achieve their desired growth objectives.

As our Analyst/Associate, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance you will: 

• Support advisory and coverage delivery focused on broad range of clients
• Develope valuations and creating/analyzing financial models, as well as conducting financing, comparative and pro forma analyses
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and other materials for clients
• Interact with clients and various levels of management, and acting as an integral part of the engagement team
• Keep up to date with the markets and the sector developments, understanding regulatory frameworks in relevant jurisdictions to support developing advice, valuation and financing structures
• Collaborate with product and country teams

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role: 

• Previous investment banking or capital markets experience, and good understanding of financial markets
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Background in financial modelling and valuation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of HSBC Group and products
• High levels of motivation and strong work ethic
• The position requires a self-confident person who is highly motivated and reliable, with strong team spirit
• Bachelor’s degree from a leading university and exceptional academic performance
• FINRA Series 63, 79 and 7 licenses required. These can be obtained after joining if not currently held

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 and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all 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!

Your final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and several variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location. 

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.