Vice President Leveraged Finance (m / f / d) – Middle Market Financial Sponsors, Germany

HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global bank is seeking a Vice President in Frankfurt to drive leveraged finance solutions. The candidate will work on debt financings for private equity-led investments, requiring excellent analytical, financial, and communication skills in both German and English. This role offers a blend of responsibility and opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working models

Opportunities for personal development

Employer-funded pension and insurance

30 days vacation

Family service and sports groups

Qualifikationen

• Experience of working in relevant sponsored leveraged finance, corporate acquisition finance, or M&A environments.
• Strong credit, financial, and non-financial analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and develop others.

Aufgaben

• Lead and assist in pitches, discussions, and negotiations with stakeholders.
• Perform in-depth commercial, financial, and operational due diligence.
• Manage and lead deal teams while mentoring junior members.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Communication skills in German and English

Risk management

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Outstanding university degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

HSBC Germany is a part of the HSBC Group, one of the world's leading commercial banks.

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity. When you join our team, you can be part of something bigger. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible. We connect you with colleagues from around the world and enable you to play an active role in shaping the future.

We are looking for employees with personality! Characters who stand up for our common goals and support one another, while at the same time finding convincing solutions for our customers. If you want to combine seemingly incompatible things at your next employer, we warmly welcome you to HSBC.

Being part of HSBC in Frankfurt, you\'ll help evolve and grow our business as a Vice President Leveraged Finance (m / f / d) – Middle Market Financial Sponsors, Germany.

HSBC\'s Leveraged Finance Middle Market Financial Sponsors (MMFS) Team originates and executes debt financings to support private equity led investments and acquisitions. As a leading player in the German LBO market, HSBC has the capacity and liquidity to provide bespoke financing solutions of various sizes and types across the global HSBC network.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and frequently be involved in the regional M&A market, assisting the team to originate appropriate debt financing opportunities across LBOs, recapitalisations, refinancings, add-on financings, etc. Lead or assist in pitches, discussions and negotiations with sponsors, advisers, clients and prospective clients
• Perform in-depth commercial, financial and operational due diligence on target companies incl. analysis of market trends, competition and potential business plans using information obtained from multiple data sources
• Build detailed financial models (incl. sensitivity analysis) based on management meetings, calls with financial sponsors and sector research
• 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
• Manage and lead deal teams and share significant experience of managing complex transaction processes. Set expectations, share best practices and manage, monitor, coach and develop junior members of the team and others to ensure that they maximise performance, meet the required standards, and continuously develop their capabilities and experience
• Review and monitor the ongoing financial performance of portfolio assets
• Cooperate closely with other leveraged finance teams or business teams (e.g. sector) globally to ensure transactions are appropriately resourced and deadlines and key milestones are met
• Experience of working in relevant sponsored leveraged finance, corporate acquisition finance, M&A or corporate finance environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English 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
• Excellent analytical and technical skills with strong attention to detail. Strong credit, financial and non-financial analytical skills, understand company accounts (incl. balance sheets, profit & loss and cash flows), experience of using various credit analysis techniques, credit report writing and cash flow modelling
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own / others\' compliance with relevant regulatory processes
• Extensive knowledge to lead, shape and negotiate complex lending solutions. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Outstanding university degree in relevant fields and role relevant qualifications and / or willingness to undertake the training / study required in this role. Excellent MS Office skills
• Strong team working skills and experience of planning and organising as well as supporting others\' performance, enabling them to achieve by providing clear direction, motivation and support

Qualifications

• Experience of working in relevant sponsored leveraged finance, corporate acquisition finance, M&A or corporate finance environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English with experience of analysing and summarising high volumes of business and transactional information under significant time pressure
• Excellent analytical and technical skills with strong attention to detail
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and compliance with regulatory processes
• Strong team working skills and ability to lead and develop others

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Flexible working models such as flextime, home office and part-time options
• Development: Opportunities for continuous (personal) development via HSBC My Career and HSBC University
• Perks and Financial Security: Employer-funded pension and insurance, company ticket, company bike, IT leasing options, discounts from the Corporate Benefits programme, 30 days vacation plus additional holidays
• Health: Medical check-ups, Sabbaticals, a lifetime working time account, family service, sports groups, mindfulness sessions
• Internationality: Opportunities to work internationally
• Connecting with colleagues: Participation in Employee Resource Groups

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2024” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain.

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 - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We value difference!