IB Career Kickoff: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (Grad)

HSBC Holdings plc; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is seeking ambitious graduates to join its Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team in Paris as part of the 2027 intake. You will assist in live and pitch-stage transactions across sectors and geographies, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver debt solutions for corporates, private equity firms and financial institutions.

You will gain foundation in investment banking through regulated training, a global graduate induction, and targeted technical development, while

Qualifications

• You are curious and analytical, with motivation to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• You communicate clearly and work well in a team.
• You bring strong written and verbal communication skills and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Join Leveraged & Acquisition Finance and work on live and pitch-phase transactions across products and geographies.
• Collaborate with Syndication, Rating, Sector Coverage, DCM, Legal and Risk to deliver optimal solutions for clients.
• Build financial models, perform credit analysis, and prepare client materials such as pitchbooks and investment memos.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Master 2 degree or equivalent in Finance/Economics/Engineering

Job description

HSBC Holdings plc is seeking ambitious graduates to join its Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team in Paris as part of the 2027 intake. You will assist in live and pitch-stage transactions across sectors and geographies, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver debt solutions for corporates, private equity firms and financial institutions.

You will gain foundation in investment banking through regulated training, a global graduate induction, and targeted technical development, while