Job description

Our purpose - Opening up a world of opportunity - explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing 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.

The Leveraged and Acquisition Finance Analyst is a key role within the Leveraged and Acquisition Finance (“LAF”) team, responsible for working with Directors / Managing Directors to implement LAF's and the wider Investment Banking Group’s strategy. As a junior on the LAF team, you are responsible for helping to both win new business and executing / leading leveraged finance based transactions. You will be routinely interacting with clients and investors from a very junior level and will learn valuable critical thinking and financial analytical skills. You will come in for a career track role, the HSBC LAF team differentiates itself through elite training and retention of junior talent that is unrivaled by Wall Street competitors.

Here’s what you can expect:

As the Leveraged and Acquisition Finance Analyst you will work as a generalist, covering a vast array of industries and both sub-investment grade and investment grade mega-cap clients. Additionally, there is a focus on covering Private Equity based clients in achieving some of their largest and most complicated buyouts. Key products you will be working with are leveraged loans, high yield bonds and other bank based financing products to support acquisitions, refinancing’s, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and helping clients achieve their desired growth objectives.

For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $100,000.00 and $110,000.00.

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Requirements

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

• Finance or accounting knowledge. A strong understanding and interest in the financial markets
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Background in financial modelling and valuation, with preference for formal credit training
• One to two years of experience in investment banking, consulting, commercial banking or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of HSBC Group and products
• High levels of motivation and strong work ethic
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses. These can be obtained after joining if not currently held.

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, diverse 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!

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.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Our global businesses serve around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. Our customers range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies, governments and international organizations. We aim to connect them to opportunities and help them to achieve their ambitions.