Sydney Debt Capital Markets Associate

HSBC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in Sydney is seeking an Associate to join the Debt Capital Markets Australia team within Capital Markets & Advisory. You will support origination and execution of global capital markets transactions for Australian and New Zealand clients, leveraging your bond market and pricing experience to deliver client-centric solutions.

You will work across regions with senior bankers, apply AI-enabled tools judiciously, and maintain high standards of risk management, control, and client service while

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate and institutional banking as an Analyst or Associate.
• Sound understanding of financial markets, credit and debt financing.
• Debt Capital Markets deal exposure is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to support origination, marketing activity and transaction execution.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive working style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of control standards, compliance and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bloomberg; interest in AI-enabled tools.
• Interest in ESG financing themes and emerging digital bond developments.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support pitch preparation, market updates, pricing analysis, negotiation support and transaction execution.
• Assist with documentation, credit and underwriting processes, and ongoing management of related risks and exposures.
• Use AI-enabled and digital tools responsibly to support market analysis, workflow efficiency, presentation development and client materials.
• Build strong internal and external relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with HSBC colleagues across Asia, the UK, Europe and North America, including Syndicate, Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, Global Financing Solutions, Markets Security Services, and HSBC Infrastructure Finance, to develop client ideas and identify areas of cooperation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant clients, sectors and market developments.
• Support the application of new financing products and initiatives, including sustainability, ESG-related financing and digital bond solutions where relevant.
• Work closely day to day with senior professionals, displaying both proactivity and seeking guidance to bridge knowledge gaps as required.
• Maintaining HSBC internal control standards and ensuring compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures.

Skills

Debt capital markets

Bond pricing

Client coverage

Analytical ability

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

AI/digital tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

MS Office

Job description

HSBC in Sydney is seeking an Associate to join the Debt Capital Markets Australia team within Capital Markets & Advisory. You will support origination and execution of global capital markets transactions for Australian and New Zealand clients, leveraging your bond market and pricing experience to deliver client-centric solutions.

You will work across regions with senior bankers, apply AI-enabled tools judiciously, and maintain high standards of risk management, control, and client service while