Investment Banking Associate- Global Banking Canada

Job description

Global Vision. Local Focus.

Things really are different here. A career with HSBC in Canada is truly an experience that few financial service organisations can match. Here you will find yourself inspired and supported by colleagues whose daily responsibilities cross time zones, continents and cultures. You will be motivated to aim for your highest aspirations, and enjoy the rewards of belonging to a diverse and growth-driven culture.

Canada is a priority market for HSBC. We remain focused on growing customers locally with full suite of solutions developed from our global connectivity and network. HSBC has the institutional strength, capacity and commitment to support our Canadian client's requirements here and around the world. Employees who thrive at HSBC are service focused, entrepreneurial and driven. They show collaborative spirit and a quest for continuous improvement, while having the industry expertise and business acumen to deliver results.

About Global Banking & Markets

Global Banking and Markets provides financial services and products to corporates, governments and institutions worldwide, building partnerships with them to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. We use the strength of HSBC's international network to connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales, and transaction banking. We serve our customers through teams of relationship managers and product specialists, who work to build a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial requirements and develop services to meet those needs.

Our Investment Banking Associate will have a desire to work within a dynamic, international environment, researching and analyzing financial and operational information of select companies and industries. In addition, they will support deal teams in the execution of live mandates, and perform qualitative and quantitative due diligence on new and existing target relationships.

Principle Accountabilities include:

· Performing complex financial modeling and valuation analysis as part of client / industry evaluations.
· Creating statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for client and internal presentations.
· Independent compilation of industry analysis.
· Preparation of presentation and marketing materials.
· Support marketing, structuring and execution of investment banking transactions.
· Providing analytical findings to deal teams.
· Support development of marketing or pitch materials.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications:

·  Fluently bi-lingual in French / English a requirement, with third language capabilities considered an asset.
·  An undergraduate degree with a focus in finance, economics, or accounting with a demonstrated record of outstanding academic achievement.
·  Investment banking experience required, with a minimum 3 years of deal experience.
·  Relevant experience in investment banking including mergers and acquisitions and /or corporate finance or principal investing would be considered an asset.
·  Excellent analytical skills in business, financial, and credit analysis areas.
·  Highly skilled in building complex financial models and applying valuation techniques
·  Ability to prioritize tasks, and attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner.
·  Ability to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of duties.
·  Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment.
·  Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
·  Expertise in financial applications and database management tools
·  Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint

HSBC Proud

In 2017, HSBC was named one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights magazine, in addition to The World's Best Bank by Euromoney Magazine in its annual Awards for Excellence.

Join HSBC, and benefit from the following:

·  Career Development: Within your current role, as well as Canadian and international opportunities
·  Company Reputation: one of financial strength and a rich history of over 153 years
·  Business Growth: Underpinned by our drive to operate at the highest ethical standards in the industry
·  International Connectivity: Opportunities to network and build global relationships
·  A diverse workforce: Reflecting our belief that diversity of thought, background and perspective make HSBC a stronger organization
·  Corporate Sustainability: We build our business for the long term by balancing social, environmental and economic considerations in the decisions we make

Learn more about HSBC

HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, is the leading international bank in the country. We help companies and individuals across Canada to do business and manage their finances internationally through three global business lines: Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Retail Banking and Wealth Management. HSBC Group - one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations with assets of US $2,492bn at 30 June 2017.HSBC serves customers worldwide through an international network of around 3,900 offices in 67 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa.