Associate, Leveraged Finance Origination Europe

ph3The opportunity: Associate, Leveraged Finance Origination Europe – Capital Markets Advisory /h3pWe are one of the world’s leading international banks and honoured to work with over 220,000+ colleagues all over the world. These worldwide connections enable us to offer our international corporate and Institutional clients a global perspective, combined with local knowledge and expertise. /ppBeing part of HSBC in Netherlands, you’ll help evolve and grow our business. /ppHSBC continues to build and grow a strong and experienced Leveraged Finance Origination team, with a network of regional offices, capable of transacting complex mid-market private equity backed transactions. /ppHSBC Leveraged Finance Origination teams are active in the European mid-market where we continue to support the businesses and their private equity investors with the highest standard of professionalism, innovation and consistency. /ppWe are currently seeking an individual to join our Leveraged Finance Origination Europe team in the role of Associate. The role will be based in Amsterdam, where he/she will be responsible for covering various continental European countries (excluding UK, France Germany). The team consists of six leveraged finance specialists, spread across Amsterdam and London. /ppThe Leveraged Finance Origination Europe team will originate the financing opportunity and then structure the facilities, oversee the due diligence process, obtain the necessary internal approvals including credit approval and negotiate the legal documentation that enables the arranging of the debt financing to support a private equity led investment or acquisition. /ph3What you will do: /h3pThe role of the Associate is to assist in the origination and execution of bespoke lending solutions that support and enhance investments and acquisitions made by private equity firms (Financial Sponsors) of European headquartered companies. /ph3In this role you will: /h3ulliProactively and frequently be involved in the regional European Mergers Acquisitions (MA) market, acting as an ambassador for HSBC and transacting appropriate debt financing opportunities /liliAssist in negotiations, discussions, pitches with Sponsors, MA advisers, clients and prospective clients and alongside team members share experience of managing complex international transaction processes /liliWork 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 /liliReview and monitor the ongoing financial performance of the leveraged loan portfolio /liliPrepare internal and regulatory data reports for key internal stakeholders /liliCollaborate closely with other business partners across the bank such as Syndicate, Sector and Coverage teams (a.o. Global Relationship Managers) /li /ulh3You should apply if you have: /h3ulliMinimum 3 years of experience working in a relevant Leveraged Finance, Private Equity or MA transaction environment /liliExperience of using various credit analysis techniques, insight into lending and business knowledge to lead and shape and negotiate complex lending solutions, and sound credit writing skills /liliA robust understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory processes /liliBoth 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 /liliStrong financial modelling and PowerPoint skills with experience of using other relevant software packages including AI tools /liliRole relevant qualifications and / or willingness to undertake the training/study required in this role, such as professional qualifications as required by the local regulators /liliFlexibility to assist or work for limited periods of time in other European offices /liliProficiency in Dutch or another European language would be preferred but is not a requirement /li /ulpEven if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you. /ph3What you’ll get in return: /h3pThe pay range for this role is 62,000 €
- 93,000 € /ppHSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group. /ppWe offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing. /ppBeing open to different points of view is important for our business and the commun