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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:
HSBC Innovation Banking’s Strategic Fund Solutions (“SFS”) team is responsible for managing key aspects of the bank’s relationships with its Private Equity, Private Credit and Venture Capital clients. SFS optimises the client experience through dedicated relationship management and delivering the breadth of the bank’s products to this sector, including banking, lending, treasury, and foreign exchange.
The value you’ll add:
You will be a Senior Vice President within the Business Development (‘BD’) team. This BD role will focus on new business origination whilst working closely alongside the Relationship Management team, who are responsible for the expansion of existing relationships. A sound understanding of internal underwriting guidelines & standards is imperative.
What you can expect to be doing:
Business Development:
This is a high impact position that contributes to the overall growth of the team. This will involve working closely with the BD team to originate new business and articulate ideas & strategies to continuously improve our origination efforts.
The role will also involve driving the success of new products in market.
Market Visibility:
Attendance at networking events & conferences: Seek out opportunities to represent HSBC Innovation Banking at events and drive the comprehensive events schedule alongside our marketing experts.
Establish referral sources, regularly meeting with service providers to build and maintain a network.
Curate events that bring clients together and build a sense of community.
Client Relationships/Cross-Sell:
Act as a brand ambassador for HSBC Innovation Banking, and in conjunction with the Relationship Management team, manage a set of assigned client relationships.
Evaluate client relationships to ensure HSBC Innovation Banking is connected to the key decision makers.
RequirementsStrong understanding, evidenced within a similar role, of the structure of Private Equity/Venture Capital firms
Understanding and working knowledge of full product suite available to Fund Finance clients
Proven experience in a business development role with a passion to acquire, cultivate and grow client relationships and build deep connections with key individuals
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.
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