HSBC Group

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger! We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

Here in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our business. 

The global HSBC Infrastructure Finance (“HIF”) team, comprised of Infrastructure Finance and Export Finance, provides a full suite of financing solutions to corporates, financial sponsors, financial institutions and governments in a variety of sectors, including Infrastructure, Transport, Logistics, Renewables and Power & Utilities. 
The team provides a central point for clients to access product agnostic advice on financing, capital structure and structured debt capital markets, as well as origination and execution of infrastructure, project and export finance lending mandates. HIF plays a critical role in financing the energy transition for our clients and we have pivoted our business model, aiming to increase our provision of financing to key energy transition sub-sectors, to monetise the transition and deliver incremental revenue for the bank. HIF consists of over 160 employees located in 14 countries with key hubs in London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York. 
The Export Finance team supports the cross-border trade of capital goods and services by HSBC’s clients using government support programs. These programs are administered by Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), to credit enhance the financing provided to the borrowers. Export Finance is a global team with presence in London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, along with a number of other locations in Europe and Asia. The business is one of the world’s leading arrangers of ECA supported debt with a long-established track-record.  

The Export Finance team works across product, region, country and sectors to arrange medium and long-term financing for clients in the public and private sectors purchasing capital goods and services or investing in a particular region. Export Finance can cover inter alia infrastructure development, manufacturing equipment, marine assets, aircraft, power generation equipment, real estate and a host of other goods and services. Export Finance also features regularly in the financing of limited-recourse projects, as an additional source of funding alongside commercial bank loans.

What you will do: 

The Associate /GCB 5 would join HIF - Export Finance Continental Europe team in Paris providing support across all sub-sectors in the origination and execution of export finance transactions within Continental Europe and globally and managing ECA relationships with French and Belgian ECAs in particular.

In this role you will:

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a broad spectrum of responsibilities and tasks supporting the origination and execution of Export Finance transactions in Paris, in cooperation with the global team, from initial client discussions through to loan disbursements. Key responsibilities would include: 

• Creating marketing materials, such as pitch books, responses to requests for proposals and teaser documents. 
• Arranging and participating in client meetings 
• Managing internal approvals processes, including conflicts clearances, business approvals, calculation of transaction profitability, capital allocation approvals, credit approvals, environmental clearances, etc., as relevant 
• Support seniors in setting go-to market strategy, market scoping and identifying potential opportunities 
• Provide support in structuring an ECA-backed financing and analyzing the transaction’s risk allocation 
• Providing support in execution of mandated transactions, including assisting with documentation aspects of Export Finance transactions and review of transaction due diligence materials 
• Providing support with ongoing administration of the existing portfolio, when such is relevant for the client-facing team, as well as with management information requirements 
• Delivering fair outcomes for our customers and ensuring own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets 
• Understanding HSBC’s strategy as a global universal bank and its client centric approach; this will include knowledge of how the business is structured and organized, engaging effectively with colleagues across businesses and products, and working collaboratively in a global context 
• Taking responsibility for supervising the Analysts and Graduates to ensure their ongoing development 
• Provide support including teach-ins for front, middle and back office / internal stakeholders on ECA backed financing

You should apply if you have: 

• Proficient in English – spoken and written (business level). French intermediary skills will be preferred 
• The individual must be a self-starter, with sufficient motivation to manage his/her own deadlines and deliverables in a proactive manner 
• Have demonstrable understanding of banking and key financing/loan products 
• Experience in managing and coordinating work streams for a financing/transaction 
• Some experience of executing ECA backed transactions is helpful, but not essential 
• High levels of motivation and strong work ethic underpinned by enthusiasm to learn about the ECA financing product 
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to multitask, schedule time effectively and digest and convey complex information in an understandable and succinct manner 
• Motivated to advance within the team/business area 
• Proficient user of MS Office applications (specifically, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel – extensive experience with MS PowerPoint and at least some modelling experience in MS Excel will be a plus) 
• Understanding of core credit analysis and credit metrics 
• Ability to review and understand (and summarize, where necessary) key due diligence elements (commercial, environmental, etc.) as well as the underlying legal documentation required for loan facilities 
• Understanding of HSBC internal tools and systems such as CME, ORC, Navigator, etc. is preferred. 

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.
 
What you’ll get in return:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits!

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2024” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain. HSBC in France has been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the Finance industry.

A unique and flexible working environment:

• Advantageous remote working agreement 
• Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business: joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate and supportive environment 
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests 
• Usual local benefits (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation + RTT) 
• Family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, advantageous paternity leave, parental presence or dependency support leave (for child or parent with disability)
• A Time Savings Account to monetize your untaken off days (CET)

Family benefits:

• Partial reimbursement of childcare costs 
• Various bonus (birth bonus, back-to-school bonus for your children up to 25, parental bonus)  
• An allowance for parents of children with disabilities 
• Possibility to work part-time

Financial benefits:

• A company savings plan and a savings plan for collective retirement 
• Meal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on your place of employment 
• Mutual insurance for you and your family, and a pension contract to protect your loved ones 
• A loyalty bonus and a long-service medal rewarding seniority 
• Holiday vouchers based on your reference tax income 
• CESUs (for tax purposes) if you are disabled or if you have a disabled child, spouse or parent 
• A Work Council which offers, among other things, ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, etc.

Personal development benefits:

• Access to our Degreed platform (learning platform above all, that you can use to discover learning content, develop skills, and successfully meet new business challenges) 
• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programs, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University 
• We’ll give you access to resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.
 
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