HSBC Group

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 Leveraged Finance team is responsible for structuring debt facilities for Private Equity-backed transactions focusing predominantly on software companies and utilising the Bank’s differentiated approach of working with early stage Venture Capital-funded businesses and applying this to profitable, later stage businesses. Portfolio management is managed by an adjacent team with a key part of the role encompassing close working with that team to ensure smooth transition, relationship management, performance monitoring and cross selling of the banking platform.

What you can expect to be doing:

Builds trusted partner relationships with clients, investors and key influencers in the business and tech communities

Builds strong client relationships at C-Suite level

Leads team to ensure best in class credit risk analysis  

Accomplished in the execution of complex loan transactions including due diligence, financial modelling and credit memos

Supports the training and personal development of Associates

Experience with negotiation of loan documentation and fees (including LMA documents)

Develops own network in the business community

Participates in cross team collaboration projects around business and product development, strategic priorities and enhancing HSBC Innovation Banking values

Supports HSBC Innovation Banking's work in community projects

Represents HSBC Innovation Banking at external events promoting the brand and values

Successful track record in leveraged lending in a financial services enterprise

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience, ideally with financial emphasis

Strong relationship management experience with a proven track record of credit risk evaluation, financial analysis and credit writing skills

Good knowledge of loan documentation and negotiation experience

Proven negotiation skills

Deal project management experience working within tight deadlines

A keen interest in the technology sector and venture capital / private equity transactions 

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We know that some people may be put off from applying for a role if they don’t meet all elements of a job description. If you think you can make a difference to our business, then why not give us a try?

HSBC Innovation Banking is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

If you’d like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com