Job Description

The opportunity: Associate, Leveraged Finance Origination Europe – Capital Markets & Advisory

We 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.

Being part of HSBC in Netherlands, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

HSBC 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.

HSBC 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.

We 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.

The 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.

What you will do:

The 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.

In this role you will:

• Proactively and frequently be involved in the regional European Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) market, acting as an ambassador for HSBC and transacting appropriate debt financing opportunities
• Assist in negotiations, discussions, pitches with Sponsors, M&A advisers, clients and prospective clients and alongside team members share experience of managing complex international transaction processes
• Work 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
• Review and monitor the ongoing financial performance of the leveraged loan portfolio
• Prepare internal and regulatory data reports for key internal stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with other business partners across the bank such as Syndicate, Sector and Coverage teams (a.o. Global Relationship Managers)

You should apply if you have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a relevant Leveraged Finance, Private Equity or M&A transaction environment
• Experience 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
• A robust understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory processes
• Both 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
• Strong financial modelling and PowerPoint skills with experience of using other relevant software packages including AI tools
• Role relevant qualifications and / or willingness to undertake the training/study required in this role, such as professional qualifications as required by the local regulators
• Flexibility to assist or work for limited periods of time in other European offices
• Proficiency in Dutch or another European language would be preferred but is not a requirement

Even 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.

What you’ll get in return:

The pay range for this role is 62,000 € - 93,000 €

HSBC 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.

We 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.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

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