Vice President, US Business Credit Office Leveraged Acquisition Financing

HSBC • Chicago, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.
Business Credit Office provides front line credit and risk ownership including writing credit papers, performing credit analysis, modeling projection and enterprise valuation analysis, coordinating with internal stakeholders (such as Credit Risk, relationship managers, global partners, and product teams), and delivering sound recommendations based on robust business, relationship, and industry analysis using expert judgment and conforming with internal credit policies/guidelines and external regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in corporate banking underwriting, with specialized expertise in leveraged acquisition financing, leveraged lending, and underwriting sponsor transactions. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of broader corporate banking solutions tailored for international corporate clients
• Strong financial modelling skills (cashflow, LBO) and analytical capability
• Thorough understanding of general industries, associated credit and risk profile of respective transactions
• Ability to analyze situations effectively and make well thought-out decisions
• Proven leadership skills including coaching, motivation and communications skills to inspire others
• Strong teamwork skills promoting an environment of co-operation and trust, overcoming resistance were encountered
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Excellent prioritizing, organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on multi‑party transactions or cross‑border financing is an advantage
• Team‑oriented mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership

Responsibilities

• Deliver the business strategy with strong knowledge of Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) priorities, with a focus on sponsor owned and leverage finance clients. Work with our CIB relationship bankers and product partners, together with our risk stewards, to deliver on the business strategy aligned with risk appetite
• Support the origination, analysis, structuring, and day‑to‑day execution of transactions as well as ongoing portfolio and risk management
• Build strategic and valued relationships with customers, applying knowledge to provide value-add advice and assistance
• Adhere to HSBC policies, procedures, and control requirements and raise any concerns about actual or potential issues promptly, in line with reporting and escalation procedures
• Ensure all actions consider the likelihood of operational risk occurring, addressing areas of concern in conjunction with Risk and relevant colleagues and ensuring that actions resulting from internal/external audits and external regulators are correctly implemented in a timely fashion
• Lead credit engagement to help optimize relationship value, improve client engagement, and deliver needs-based solutions and fair customer outcomes
• Enable proactive client management by attending client meetings (as needed) and acting as a first point of contact for credit-related customer enquiries

Benefits

• tailored professional development opportunities
• competitive pay and benefits package
• robust Wellness Hub
• welcoming and inclusive work environment
• industry-leading volunteerism policy
• generous matching gift program
• comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed