Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Director, Sustainable Finance Transaction Origination and Structuring - Asia - Hong Kong.

Role purpose

HSBC aims to be the #1 Corporate and Institutional bank (CIB) in the world, building on our existing areas of strength and driving new growth by positioning HSBC for long-term success. Sustainability including the transition to net zero remains a key priority for HSBC and Sustainable Finance and Transition (SFT) is accountable for the delivery of the commercial opportunity and net zero commitments.

Sustainable Capex is expected to grow from $3tr today to $5trn by 2030, with an addressable banking wallet of $80-110bn in annual revenue. This represents a significant growth opportunity for the Sustainable Finance Transition business (SFT) today.

The SFT strategy has three reinforcing strategic drivers:

1.Leading Bank for fast growing transition ecosystems, with a focus on clean power, electrification of transport, data centres and AI
2.Strategic transition partner for all our clients, enabling investment in innovation and opportunity, across sectors and their value chains
3.Bank of choice to catalyse emerging climate tech, from international expansion to first-of-a kind infrastructure projects

Report to the Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition Sales, the Director of SFT Origination and Structuring will be responsible to work with SFT regional teams, coverage / product / functional partners, and other key stakeholders to lead the origination and structuring of sustainable HSBC Infrastructure Finance (“HIF”) transactions.

Accountabilities for Business, Customers and Stakeholders

Lead origination and structuring of sustainable HIF transactionsSupport regional SFT originators with the structuring of complex and bespoke financing solutionsCreate innovative, replicable financing solutions to solve client needs at scaleActing with a level of autonomy in origination, structuring and execution to seek out and pitch for new opportunities with HSBC’s current and prospective clients. Drive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure support and alignment with HSBC’s policies, procedures, and values.

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Director, Sustainable Finance Transaction Origination and Structuring - Asia - Hong Kong.

Role purpose

HSBC aims to be the #1 Corporate and Institutional bank (CIB) in the world, building on our existing areas of strength and driving new growth by positioning HSBC for long-term success. Sustainability including the transition to net zero remains a key priority for HSBC and Sustainable Finance and Transition (SFT) is accountable for the delivery of the commercial opportunity and net zero commitments.

Sustainable Capex is expected to grow from $3tr today to $5trn by 2030, with an addressable banking wallet of $80-110bn in annual revenue. This represents a significant growth opportunity for the Sustainable Finance Transition business (SFT) today.

The SFT strategy has three reinforcing strategic drivers:

1.Leading Bank for fast growing transition ecosystems, with a focus on clean power, electrification of transport, data centres and AI
2.Strategic transition partner for all our clients, enabling investment in innovation and opportunity, across sectors and their value chains
3.Bank of choice to catalyse emerging climate tech, from international expansion to first-of-a kind infrastructure projects

Report to the Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition Sales, the Director of SFT Origination and Structuring will be responsible to work with SFT regional teams, coverage / product / functional partners, and other key stakeholders to lead the origination and structuring of sustainable HSBC Infrastructure Finance (“HIF”) transactions.

Accountabilities for Business, Customers and Stakeholders

Lead origination and structuring of sustainable HIF transactionsSupport regional SFT originators with the structuring of complex and bespoke financing solutionsCreate innovative, replicable financing solutions to solve client needs at scaleActing with a level of autonomy in origination, structuring and execution to seek out and pitch for new opportunities with HSBC’s current and prospective clients. Drive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure support and alignment with HSBC’s policies, procedures, and values.

Functional Knowledge

Thorough understanding of the Group and CIB businessDemonstrable industry experience of the infrastructure finance market.Proven track record in leading domestic and cross-border infrastructure advisory and financing transactionsIn-depth understanding of financial markets, including credit analysis, rating methodologies, and credit metricsSolid knowledge and experience of sustainability or sustainable financeVision, capability and energy to devise and implement strategic initiatives.Strong business communication and analytical skills, including in respect of credit and reputational risk.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with key stakeholders and senior management.Comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting to changing priorities, working in a dynamic environment and getting things done.Proven track record of flexibility and resourcefulness in fluid environments of constantly evolving priorities, challenging bureaucracy and staying true to the values and strategy of the Group

Experience:

Broad and comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within one discipline

Business / Commercial knowledge:

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of several value units / products / regions / legal entities, alongside an advanced understanding of the industry and the relative positioning of the HSBC's products and services.

Leadership

Management responsibilities for a sizeable team of professionals (including responsibility for budget, and planning)

Problem Solving

Covers a wide range of activities that require evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated perhaps novel situations

Innovation

Seeks ways of improving and adapting day to day departmental activities and will actively seek authority to implement them.

Accountability / decision making

Latitude to make decisions outside of established procedures but within a policy framework. Broad guidelines are available. Role implements strategy set by others.

Strategic Responsibility

Implements business plans through own team and is accountable for results.

Communication

The role requires the ability to guide, persuade and influence others through the developed skills of communication and diplomacy.Establishing effective collaborative relations with external organisations is a critical part of the job.

Opening up a world of opportunity
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HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

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Functional Knowledge

Thorough understanding of the Group and CIB businessDemonstrable industry experience of the infrastructure finance market.Proven track record in leading domestic and cross-border infrastructure advisory and financing transactionsIn-depth understanding of financial markets, including credit analysis, rating methodologies, and credit metricsSolid knowledge and experience of sustainability or sustainable financeVision, capability and energy to devise and implement strategic initiatives.Strong business communication and analytical skills, including in respect of credit and reputational risk.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with key stakeholders and senior management.Comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting to changing priorities, working in a dynamic environment and getting things done.Proven track record of flexibility and resourcefulness in fluid environments of constantly evolving priorities, challenging bureaucracy and staying true to the values and strategy of the Group

Experience:

Broad and comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within one discipline

Business / Commercial knowledge:

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of several value units / products / regions / legal entities, alongside an advanced understanding of the industry and the relative positioning of the HSBC's products and services.

Leadership

Management responsibilities for a sizeable team of professionals (including responsibility for budget, and planning)

Problem Solving

Covers a wide range of activities that require evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated perhaps novel situations

Innovation

Seeks ways of improving and adapting day to day departmental activities and will actively seek authority to implement them.

Accountability / decision making

Latitude to make decisions outside of established procedures but within a policy framework. Broad guidelines are available. Role implements strategy set by others.

Strategic Responsibility

Implements business plans through own team and is accountable for results.

Communication

The role requires the ability to guide, persuade and influence others through the developed skills of communication and diplomacy.Establishing effective collaborative relations with external organisations is a critical part of the job.

Opening up a world of opportunity
http://www.hsbc.com/careers

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.