Job Description

Job description

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HSBC Global Banking and Markets is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

The Real Asset Finance group (RAF), comprised of Infrastructure Finance, Export & Asset Finance and Real Estate Finance, provides a full suite of financing solutions to corporates and financial sponsors in the sub sectors of Infrastructure (airports, roads, ports, rail, PPP, digital infra, core plus), Telecoms, Real Estate, Logistics, Support Services, Power & Utilities & Renewables (PURE) and Commodities (Metals & Mining, selected Oil & Gas). 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 execution of infrastructure, project and export finance lending mandates. RAF consists of over 185 employees located in 15 countries with key hubs in London, Hong Kong, New York and Dubai. Each hub is supported by a pool of Analysts and Associates who work across all areas of the group; the London pool features approximately 15 bankers.

Job Purpose:

RAF is seeking a Vice President, based in London, with experience in project and export finance, primarily in European infrastructure & PURE transactions.

The Vice President would support the origination of and lead execution of project and export financing transactions for HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s energy and infrastructure client base, with a focus on renewable energy and energy transition sub-sectors (including wind, solar, hydrogen, carbon capture, energy storage, electrification of transport, sustainable aviation fuel, transition minerals).

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead, structure, underwrite and execute European renewable energy and energy transition financing transactions including greenfield and brownfield, project finance and corporate structure export finance
• Apply deep understanding of applicable sectors and products, to provide coverage and execution services for HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s clients in these sectors
• Demonstrate quality strategic thinking, providing deal origination support in conjunction with senior bankers
• Review and negotiate financing legal documents with internal & external counsels, export credit agencies and clients
• Assess project level due diligence including relevant technical, environmental, legal and market studies
• Lead credit assessment on transactions and oversee HSBC internal credit approval processes
• Collaborate effectively across multi-functional teams to deliver HSBC universal banking product range to clients
• Conduct industry and company-specific research and share market trends, knowledge and ideas with the team
• Demonstrate leadership and provide oversight and guidance to junior colleagues, to drive excellence and perform to the highest standards

Requirements

• In depth experience across European infrastructure & PURE financing origination, underwriting, execution and distribution; direct experience in energy transition sectors is an advantage
• Deep understanding of credit analysis, risk management & corporate finance principles in the infrastructure & PURE sectors
• Experience & general knowledge around export credit agency requirements and their respective product offering
• Experience with rating agency methodologies, loan distribution and institutional placement / arranging would be an asset
• Prior debt advisory experience would be an asset
• Strong referencing amongst the infrastructure & PURE industry investor community (utilities, developers and financial investors)
• Advanced analytical & presentational skills, including leading financial modelling & stress analyses and knowledge of Excel/PowerPoint
• Expert verbal & written communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Business / Finance related degree such as a B.Com or equivalent, CFA or MBA qualification would be an asset

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