The role of the Associate Director is to assist in the origination and lead the execution of bespoke lending solutions that support and enhance investment and acquisitions made private equity firms (Sponsors) in UK headquartered companies.
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In this role, you will:
Proactively and frequently be involved in the regional M&A market, acting as a senior ambassador for HSBC and originating appropriate debt financing opportunities.
Lead or assist in negotiations, discussions, pitches with Sponsors, M&A advisers, clients and prospective clients and alongside team members share significant experience of managing complex often international transaction processes
Work closely as part of a team to structure and deliver robust credit facilities for proposed transactions, identifying and mitigating key risks that will secure and protect the bank while meeting client needs.
Manage and lead deal teams and work closely with other Leveraged Finance or other business teams to ensure transactions are appropriately resourced and deadlines and key milestones are met
Set expectations, share best practice and manage, monitor, coach and develop the junior members of the team and others to ensure that they maximise their performance, meet the required standards, and continuously develop their capabilities and experience.
Encourage constructive cross-country and cross-business teamwork that enables delivery of the financial growth plan for the UK business, whilst promoting and demonstrating the values of HSBC and its Charter.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will have:
Experience working in relevant M&A transaction environments, such as transaction advisory or services (due diligence)
Experience in either advising or providing financing in M&A transactions, particularly those involving private equity investment.
A developing network of contacts and associations with the M&A market, private equity or corporate clients.
Experience of using various credit analysis techniques, insight into lending and extensive business knowledge to lead and shape and negotiate complex lending solutions
A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes
A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, managing other team members and utilising appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success
Both spoken and written communication skills with experience of analysing and summarising high volumes of business and transactional information under significant time pressure, whilst adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered
Role relevant qualifications and / or willingness to undertake the training/study required in this role, such as professional qualifications as required by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and including Successful completion of the certificate in Corporate Finance examination to achieve Approved Person status within two years of joining.
Flexibility to assist or work for limited periods of time in other UK offices.
A full, valid driver's license and availability to undertake the travel required for this role, i.e. Within the UK, but mostly within the Midlands area to attend client meetings
Experience of using relevant software packages, i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Experience of supporting others' performance, enabling them to achieve by providing clear direction, motivation and support
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