Investment Banking - Leverage Acquisition Finance - Graduate (opens in new window)

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

Location:

PARIS, 75, FR, 75116

Start Date and Duration: Mon Jul 05, 2027; 2 Years

Area of Interest:

Investment Banking

Business Area:

Corporate and Institutional Banking

About the business area

Corporate and Institutional Banking helps some of the world’s largest companies grow and succeed by offering investment and financial solutions. Working across markets, sectors and borders, you’ll help deliver the insight, connectivity and support that enable clients to navigate change and unlock new opportunities.

For the 2027 intake, we will hire two graduates to join our Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team.

Who you are

You’re curious, analytical, motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment and tech / AI-savvy. You’ll be a strong fit if you enjoy working with numbers, spotting patterns, communicating clearly and contributing to a team. You’ll need analytical thinking, attention to detail, resilience, strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and the confidence to take ownership of your work.

You would ideally come from a financial background with a Master 2 degree, or an equivalent qualification, from a Business / Engineering school / University with a specialisation in Finance or Economics. You should have robust knowledge of corporate finance, credit analysis and financial modelling, and a first experience in investment banking, private debt, private equity, M&A, transaction services or audit, although we’ll help you build the technical knowledge.

We will value especially your potential, your judgement and how you work with others under pressure.

What you'll do

You’ll join our Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team and work alongside experienced colleagues across the globe on live and pitch-phase transactions across a variety of products, sectors and geographies. As part of the role, you’ll collaborate with multiple teams including Syndication, Rating, Sector Coverage, DCM, Legal and Risk to help deliver optimal solutions for corporates, private equity firms and financial institutions.

You’ll research market conditions, analyse company performance, review financial statements, support credit analysis and help prepare client materials such as pitchbooks, investment memos and presentations, and work on live executions. You’ll also build your technical skills through financial modelling and valuation work, while learning how deals move from idea to execution. It’s real exposure to live work, with support from people who do it every day.

What you'll learn

You’ll build your investment banking foundation through regulated training where required, a global graduate induction and tailored technical development for your role. You’ll learn how deals are structured, how financial statements and valuation techniques are used in practice, and how different financing solutions support clients. Depending on location, you may also work towards industry qualifications such as AMF or FCA exams, alongside residential technical and behavioural training led by external experts. Just as importantly, you’ll strengthen your professional skills—communication, judgement, teamwork and attention to detail—in a fast-moving environment. By the end of the programme, you’ll be better equipped to navigate complex financial situations and contribute with confidence.

Where you'll work

You’ll work in Corporate and Institutional Banking's Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team, a specialist Investment Banking team focused on supporting private equity investors and corporates in structuring and distributing debt. It’s a high-performing, team-based environment where analysts and bankers work closely together and where collaboration across global offices is part of everyday life. You can expect a professional office setting, a steep learning curve and a culture that values precision, teamwork and shared delivery.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Available to work full time from July 2027 onwards
• Have obtained, or expect to obtain, a Master 2 degree or an equivalent qualification by the programme start date
• Have already graduated in 2025 or 2026, or have completed or expect to complete your studies before the programme starts in July 2027
• Fluent in French and English
• We will consider candidates that require visa sponsorship for this role

Two positions are available for the 2027 Leveraged & Acquisition Finance Graduate Programme.

We only accept one application per recruitment cycle so please take time to explore our opportunities before applying as we may not be able to transfer your application to other vacancies.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

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