Direct Lending Associate — Private Credit & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare for UK employees

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is hiring an Associate, Direct Lending in the UK. The role sits within a private credit platform, handling end-to-end processes from origination to portfolio monitoring across the UK, Europe and North America.

You will evaluate information memoranda, build robust financial models, and prepare materials for Investment Committee while supporting fundraising and investor communications. The position offers exposure to a growing platform and a clear risk framework within HSBC's

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private credit or similar lending environment.
• Exposure to mid-market lending and financial sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Originate and screen new direct lending opportunities in UK/Continental Europe
• Evaluate information memoranda, business plans and due diligence
• Build/test/adjust financial models and run scenario analyses
• Prepare Investment Committee materials and ensure policy alignment
• Monitor portfolio loan performance and KPIs
• Produce reporting materials for internal/external stakeholders
• Collaborate with middle/back office and external service providers
• Support fundraising and investor materials and responses

Skills

Private credit

Leveraged finance

Structured finance

Credit investing

Job description

HSBC Holdings plc is hiring an Associate, Direct Lending in the UK. The role sits within a private credit platform, handling end-to-end processes from origination to portfolio monitoring across the UK, Europe and North America.

You will evaluate information memoranda, build robust financial models, and prepare materials for Investment Committee while supporting fundraising and investor communications. The position offers exposure to a growing platform and a clear risk framework within HSBC's