HSBC Group

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If you’re looking to take an exciting new direction with your HSBC career, an internal move can open the door to many opportunities, allowing you to take on a new challenge, and develop your skills. Bring your knowledge of our brand to a new role and grow yourself further.   

The HSBC Technology sector coverage team was set up c.8 years ago with a view to deepen and strengthen relationships with tech clients in CMB UK. Technology is a global growth sector across CMB.  HSBC UK has a strong presence in the UK tech market, with c.52,000 tech clients, a £6bn lending book, banking 80% of FTSE100 tech firms and 80% FTSE250 tech firms.

We are currently seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic individual to join the UK sector coverage team in the role of Director covering Growth Lending and the UK Technology sector.

The successful candidate will report to the Technology Sector Head as part of the wider sector coverage team, which is part of the Structured Finance division of UK CMB.  The Director will work alongside the wider team and MME Tech Relationship Directors and will be responsible for (i) leading the origination, credit submission, execution of the new Growth Lending transactions and (ii) leading and growing our core book to UK Technology clients.

In this role you will be responsible for the origination, execution and support for tech sector transactions.

Specifically:

• Growing HSBCs income by winning New to Bank clients, and growing existing clients.

• Develop a strong grasp of the technology sector, contributing to shaping our sector strategy

• Originate, structure and execute Growth Lending transactions from end to end,

• Supporting deals across CMB including sharing ‘what good looks like’ in tech sub-segments

• Deepen banker sector knowledge and support client conversation with key insights and pitches

• Work collaboratively across HBUK, PB pb & CIB teams to deliver positive client outcomes

• Promote, inspire and motivate colleagues, sharing best practice and champion sector

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong internal and external communication abilities and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Market focus, comfortable with marketing, deal origination and client sales.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams and collaborating.

• Leading strategic client conversations and managing complex client situations.

• Experience of credit submissions, risk management and moulding complex lending

• Analytical ability to drive strong commercial outcomes.

• Interest and understanding of technology today (note: you don’t have to be a sector expert!)

This is a hybrid position that can be based in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Reading.  There is a requirement to travel nationally on a regular basis for client meetings, events, and conferences, so it is important that the successful candidate can travel frequently.

To support you with putting your best foot forward for our internal opportunities, you are invited to take advantage of our CV and Interview workshops, hosted by our Talent Acquisition team. To find out more and register to attend please click on this link.

Hiring Manager – Roland Emmans

Regulatory References

Under the requirements of the FCA Certification Regime, HSBC is required to take reasonable steps to obtain a regulatory reference from the candidate’s previous employers covering the past six years.

Qualifications

This role is subject to the requirements of Certification Regime, set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Candidates must either have attained the CISI Level 3 Certificate in Corporate Finance, or should be committed to completing this qualification within 1 year of being in role.

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. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500