Senior Vice President/Director, Credit Solutions - Innovation Banking

HSBC Innovation Banking provides debt solutions to early stage, high growth and public companies in the technology sector. Our differentiator is a global footprint in 70+ countries as well as a well-rounded banking platform including investment and corporate banking solutions. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the technology sector and innovation ecosystem. Ideally, you have experience in structuring and underwriting debt transactions as well as a keen curiosity about high growth companies in the enterprise, fintech, consumer, and climatetech sectors. You will be a critical member of a lean team and primarily focus on due diligence, deal structuring, and portfolio management as well as presenting with internal partners regarding the Innovation Banking division’s debt portfolio.

About Us

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 70+ 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.

What you might expect on typical day

• Build and maintain relationships with debt clients and prospects.
• Lead and own the due diligence process and deal structuring process.
• Build and maintain a portfolio management framework that ensures timely and concise reviews of financial performance to senior credit approvers.
• Engage in proactive portfolio management, including maintaining credit quality and profitability targets.
• Keep up with market, sector and competitive trends while developing product and sector/sub-sector knowledge.
• Act as a leader within the team and provide coaching & mentorship for members of the team.
• Develop a firm understanding of HSBC’s banking products and markets.

For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $175,000.00 and $250,000.00.

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

You should consider applying

• 10+ years’ experience in debt underwriting experience with technology companies, preferably at a venture debt bank lender or fund.

• Ability to analyze business models, financial statements, competitive landscapes, and KPI’s

• Ability to assess and handle credit risks of existing portfolio including covenant compliance, rating changes, and ongoing financial performance

• Constantly curious and has a keen curiosity about tech trends/news as well as a firm understanding of the startup and VC ecosystem

• Willingness to wear multiple hats and collaborate with clients and internal partners

• Ability to work alongside legal counsel in negotiating commercial and credit terms

• Good negotiation and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Excel as well as databases such as Pitchbook or Crunchbase

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 age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.