Associate - Fund Finance

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:

The London-based Strategic Fund Solutions team manages the Bank’s existing client relationships with Venture Capital and Private Equity firms in the UK and EMEA. The team is also responsible for structuring debt facilities for prospect funds and management companies. It covers a broad range of transactions and underlying investment thesis – Venture Capital, Buyout, Emerging Markets, Infrastructure, Secondaries, Fund of Funds, etc. and is a fast-growing part of the bank.

The value you’ll add:

As part of a small but dynamic team, the Associate supports loan growth, portfolio management, risk management, and client satisfaction in partnership with senior team members. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the financial analysis, structuring and management of debt relationships with clients and prospect funds and companies.

What you can expect to be doing:

Portfolio management; monitor an assigned portfolio of debt clients

Collect, analyse and report on the financial performance of funds and companies and ensure covenant compliance

Contact clients directly to resolve compliance related questions and day-to-day operational inquiries

Review collateral and other assets to assess portfolio risk

Ensure credit documentation and compliance requirements are met

Support the structuring of new debt facilities for prospect funds and companies

Assist in the underwriting of credits; analysing financial statements and preparing the due diligence approval package for new loan facilities and modifications

Facilitate the booking process, and assure credit files comply with HINV policies and procedures

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, preferably in Finance, Maths, Sciences or Economics

Commercial banking, venture capital, private equity, financial analysis, research or related experience

General financial analysis skills and the ability to read and understand financial statements

An ability to quickly gain a thorough knowledge of HINV’s bank operations and products

A passion for the venture capital and private equity sector

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.

If you’d like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com