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At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring 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.

HSBC’s Infrastructure Finance (HIF) Group is responsible for infrastructure and export financings, providing a full suite of services to corporates, financial sponsors in a number of sectors, including Power & Utilities, Energy, Renewables, Digital & Telecoms, Transport, Logistics, Support Services, ESG and Carbon Neutral assets. The team provides a single point for clients to access advice on financings, capital structure and debt capital markets, as well as associated execution of mandates.  HIF will play a critical role in supporting and financing the energy transition for our clients.

In this unique opportunity, as a Director based in Sydney, you will utilise your mix of lending and advisory expertise to drive the origination and execution of transactions in the infrastructure finance business. In doing so, you will have full responsibility across the entire range of internal and external related processes including new transaction assessment, preparation and presentation of internal requests, preparation and presentation of client proposals, as well as executive aspects related to the management of existing portfolio assets through ongoing credit analysis and transaction management support.

You will be a self-starter who enjoys being part of a collaborative high performing team. In addition to your technical skills, excellent communication skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships will be key to this role.  

This specialised role will give you the opportunity to continue to develop your career in a highly integrated global team, providing exposure to diverse range of financial products and assisting clients with lending, advisory, and capital structuring solutions.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing coverage and execution services to HSBC’s infrastructure clients across multiple infrastructure asset classes.
• Originating and leading strategic deals, demonstrating quality thought leadership.
• Leading and overseeing the internal processes related to transaction execution and business management
• Development of internal strategy and business targets, and active improvement of HSBC’s infrastructure finance offering in Australia across advisory
• Coordinating and collaborating with other internal stakeholders and business units across regions within the bank.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues.
• Contributing to the execution of the group’s overall business plan.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Significant demonstrated deal execution experience in the global infrastructure finance market, including across debt advisory, structured finance, project finance, ratings advisory and/or other lending products.
• In-depth understanding of financial products available for infrastructure clients, including bank loans, institutional and private credit markets, debt capital markets, and export finance.
• Understanding of sustainable finance principles, green loans, social loans and sustainability-linked loans.
• Deep client relationships with key infrastructure sponsors and strategic developers of infrastructure assets.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to digest and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to both internal and external stakeholders.
• High levels of motivation and a strong work ethic to execute HSBC’s growth strategy.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with a post-graduate degree or CFA an advantage.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.

Learn more about careers at HSBC Australia –  https://www.hsbc.com/careers/where-we-hire/australia

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