Associate - MENA Investment Banking, Infrastructure & Real Estate Group

Job description

Associate, MENA Investment Banking, Infastructure and Real Estate Group

UAE, Dubai, Emaar Square

About HSBC

HSBC is one of the world's leading banks, with a network covering 67 countries and territories. Our global reach means we offer many ways for you to develop your career. We offer an inclusive, values-led culture, tailored learning and development programmes and competitive benefits. We have roles in retail, commercial, investment and private banking and a range of operational and functional teams.

Role Overview:

• The Infrastructure & Real Estate Group (IRG) provides a full suite of investment banking services to corporates and financial sponsors in the sub sectors of Infrastructure, Real Estate, Transport, Logistics, Support Services, Renewables and Power & Utilities. The team provides a single point for clients to access product agnostic advice on financing, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.

• The role holder will be responsible for supporting the origination and execution of advisory and financing activities within the Infrastructure and Real Estate team and managing several assignments in parallel.

• The candidate should have a strong infrastructure background across both advisory and debt / financing, with relevant experience across the MENAT region or broader international.

• He/She should be a team player, proactive, used to and willing to work to tight client deadlines and competing priorities, and work under pressure in providing high quality deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creating and analyzing/reviewing financial models in the context of financial analysis and financeability .

• Understanding of key risk allocation metrics and credit risk requirements to ensure bankability and optimization of financing structures .

• Development and review of transaction documentation such as financing agreements, SPAs or concession agreements.

• Interacting with clients, management and other advisors during the execution of financing or advisory transactions .

• Preparation of business approval documentation and credit memorandums.

• Assisting in the preparation of presentations and other materials for clients.

• Develop and maintain up to date Infrastructure sector information.

• Supervising the work of analysts, as well as guiding them on their development.

• Supporting client coverage across our IRG client universe in the region.

• Collaborating with other products, departments and country teams.

• Strong adherence to compliance, risk and process controls.

• Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Experience & Qualifications:

·  Self-starter, with high motivation and proactiveness to actively manage his/her own deadlines and deliverables, and operate as a team player
·  Strong quantitative, qualitative, communication and inter-personal skills
·  Strong financial analysis and advanced spreadsheet modelling skills
·  Strong knowledge of credit analysis, structuring and financing products used in debt financing, LBO/cash flow financing and project financing
·  Evidenced investment banking deal experience
·  A strong understanding of the financial markets
·  BSc/BA equivalent qualification from a reputable university
·  Master's degree and/or CFA (or equivalent) qualification desirable but not essential
·  3-4 years of related experience

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) provides financial services and products to corporates, governments and institutions worldwide. We offer career opportunities in areas including Banking, Capital Financing, Markets, Global Research, HSBC Securities Services and Markets Operations. Global Banking and Markets focuses on building partnerships with our corporate, government and institutional clients 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. For more information visit http://www.hsbc.com/careers/explore-our-business

Why HSBC?

We put diversity at the heart of our business and we take our responsibility to develop our talent seriously.

Joining HSBC will give you the chance to work in a collegiate, supportive and inclusive environment in which we seek to develop and promote people based on merit. We will provide you with tailored training and support to help you identify and follow your chosen career path, as well as access to a range of market-competitive benefits.

What to expect at HSBC

• The chance to realise your ambitions.

• Globally connected careers.

• A strong emphasis on values.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• An inclusive, meritocratic culture.

• Market-competitive benefits.

Global Careers Opportunities

Visit our Global Careers site where you can explore our business, meet our people and find useful application hints and tips http://www.hsbc.com/careers .