HSBC Looking for Vice President, Corporate Finance Ratings Advisory at New York, NY, United States Full Time

Job Description

At HSBC, the health and well-being of our employees remains of utmost importance. Many of our roles are permitted to work from home (in states in which HSBC is licensed to operate) until further notice. Upon resumption of normal operations, this role may be performed at our New York, New York office.
This role is for a Vice President to focus on Ratings Advisory within Corporate Finance Solutions and will report to the Americas Head of Strategic Solutions Group (SSG). Credit ratings are a critical element for many clients and assessing rating implications is an integral component of the decision making process for strategic and event transactions. Focus would primarily be on high grade clients, but the candidate would serve as a centralized hub of rating agency expertise within the platform, and link into the global network of credit ratings personnel in Europe and Asia. The candidate will also contribute to new product development and advisory solutions.
SSG is a global team and the role requires a collaborative mind-set to partner regionally and globally with Banking and Product colleagues. The role involves pitching clients, product development and the execution of transactions, as well as providing thought leadership to the business within HSBC.
About Us
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfill their hopes and realize their ambitions.
On a typical day your activities could include the following:

• Assist in origination effort across sectors and products to help win targeted transactions as well as greater wallet share from Global Banking & Commercial Banking clients
• Support advisory and capital markets product teams on transactional ratings analysis (e.g. acquisition finance, M&A, corporate activity). Initially focus would primarily be on high grade clients
• Work with clients on selective ratings advisory engagements for inaugural ratings where strategic rationale exists
• Analyze capital structures, perform valuations and capital allocation: optimize balance sheet structure (e.g. debt, equity and hybrid composition) and analysis of dividend, financial and liquidity policy
• Evaluate the ESG impact on a credit profile: assisting clients to understand the credit rating implications relating to their ESG profile, work closely with the ESG Solutions team

Requirements

Employment eligibility to work with HSBC in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

• Deep understanding of rating agency criteria and application across sectors
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, products and services combined with the ability to think strategically and develop a deep understanding of client & business needs
• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum 5 years of experience within banking, capital markets, rating agency, including extensive experience with clients
• Series 7, 63 and 79

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.