Cash Equity Sales (Hedge Funds, Event / Sector Specialist)

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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.

We are seeking a Director level Cash Equity Hedge Fund Sales professional to join our Equity Sales business in New York. The role focuses on covering sophisticated institutional investors, with an emphasis on hedge funds, and a specialist tilt either toward event driven / merger arbitrage situations or the technology and/or health care sectors. The successful individual will drive idea generation, client penetration, and revenue across the cash equity platform.

 Key Responsibilities

• Act as senior sales coverage for a portfolio of hedge fund and institutional clients within Markets – Equity Sales
• Build and deepen relationships at the Portfolio Manager and senior analyst level
• Distribute differentiated cash equity ideas in events/merger arb and/or tech and health care sectors
• Provide high quality market color, flow and positioning insights, and coordinate closely with trading, research, derivatives and prime services
• Develop and execute account plans, delivering against revenue and wallet share targets
• Uphold the highest standards of conduct, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Skills Competencies

• Institutional equity sales or research sales experience on the sell side, preferably within a Markets / trading floor environment
• Strong existing relationships with hedge fund PMs and senior analysts; event driven / merger arb or tech/health care fund coverage a plus
• Deep understanding of event driven / merger arb frameworks and/or strong fundamental knowledge in technology and health care sectors
• Proven track record of originating and monetizing equity ideas and meeting revenue targets
• Excellent communication skills, strong commercial acumen, and ability to operate in a fast-paced Markets environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced qualifications (e.g. CFA) an advantage
• Regulatory licenses FINRA Series 7 and 63 or ability to obtain within required timeframe
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York, NY

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.