US Corporate Finance Coverage Associate

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US Corporate Finance Coverage Associate

Job Grade: GCB 5

HSBC’s Corporate and Institutional Banking (“CIB”) business provides tailored financial solutions across capital markets, advisory and commercial banking products to corporate and institutional clients worldwide.  Within CIB, the Capital Markets & Advisory (“CMA”) division focuses on investment banking solutions, including mergers & acquisitions, leveraged credit, debt capital markets, strategic equity financing, structured finance and corporate finance advisory.

This is an Associate role on the US Corporate Finance Coverage team, which sits within the CMA division.  Together with other CMA product teams, as well as Relationship Management teams, the US Corporate Finance Coverage team is responsible for originating and executing investment banking solutions to HSBC’s corporate clients, in order to help them achieve their strategic and financing objectives.  The US Corporate Finance Coverage team also helps drive collaboration with emerging high growth startup clients in HSBC’s Innovation Banking division.

Be a part of the world’s leading financing bank

The Associate is a key role within the US Corporate Finance Coverage team, responsible for working directly with senior members of the team to help win new business and execute various investment banking transactions.  You will need to be forward-thinking, driven and perceptive, open to different ideas, and enjoy being part of a team.

You will work as a generalist, covering clients spanning a wide range of industries, size and stage of growth.  Specific examples of primary responsibilities include:

• Supporting advisory and coverage for a broad range of clients
• Playing a lead role in:
  • Developing financial analysis such as peer benchmarking, valuation, capital structure, capital allocation, shareholder & investor targeting, and ROIC analyses
  • Identifying potential M&A targets and JV partners leveraging our international platform
  • Preparation of presentations and other materials for clients
• Collaborating with product and relationship coverage teams
• Supporting the oversight, training and coaching of Analysts on the team

Ideal candidate profile

• Bachelors’ degree from a leading university and strong academic performance
• FINRA licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 79, Series 63), or expected to acquire licenses within 120 days of joining
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Superior communications, analytical and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Self-starter with demonstrable common sense and business acumen
• Knowledge and experience in corporate finance, accounting, financial modeling and valuation
• Understanding of the global financial and capital markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency in Factset, CapIQ and Bloomberg
• High levels of motivation and strong work ethic
• Commitment to a collaborative and team-based environment
• EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/Disability/Veterans

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.