Associate Director, Direct Credit / Lending | London, UK

HSBC; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an Associate Director for its Private Credit/Lending business in London. The role focuses on origination, managing portfolio monitoring, and stakeholder relationships in the mid-market private equity sector, requiring strong analytical skills and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Private Credit/Lending or Leveraged Finance.
• Experience in deal origination and due diligence.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate new investment opportunities in the UK and Europe.
• Assess Private Credit transactions for the Investment Committee.
• Manage transaction documentation processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Education

IMC, CFA, ACCA, or ACA

Job description

Associate Director, Direct Credit / Lending

Join HSBC as an Associate Director in our Private Credit/Lending business within HSBC Asset Management. This role involves leading origination efforts, analyzing transactions, and managing portfolio monitoring for mid-market private equity-backed businesses across Europe.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Origination of new investment opportunities in the UK and Europe.
2. Assessment and analysis of Private Credit transactions for recommendation to the Investment Committee.
3. Building relationships with financial sponsors, advisers, and HSBC Bank professionals.
4. Reviewing information memoranda, business plans, and due diligence reports.
5. Managing transaction documentation processes.
6. Overseeing investments post-completion, including distressed assets.

Requirements:

• Relevant Associate Director-level experience in Private Credit/Lending or Leveraged Finance, with exposure to mid-market lending.
• Experience in deal origination, reviewing memoranda, and due diligence.
• Strong analytical skills with financial modeling expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualifications such as IMC, CFA, ACCA, or ACA.

This role is based in London. HSBC values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail] or call [phone].