Relationship Director | Reading, UK

HSBC; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking a Relationship Director for its UK Leveraged Finance team. This role involves managing a portfolio of Private Equity-backed clients, conducting credit analysis, and supporting transaction execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in Leveraged Finance, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in Leveraged Finance or managing complex clients at Relationship Director or Senior Associate level.
• Strong ability to influence and build relationships.
• Excellent credit assessment skills for structured, international facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of fast-paced Private Equity-backed clients.
• Conduct credit reviews and manage credit risk.
• Lead client meetings and develop relationships.

Skills

Credit assessment

Relationship management

Business acumen

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

If you're looking for a career where you will be respected as an individual and valued for the contributions you make, join HSBC, and discover how diversity drives our success. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC UK Leveraged Finance ("LF") is seeking an experienced individual to join as a Relationship Director.

HSBC UK Leveraged Finance is a national business with approximately 100 colleagues across 16 offices, covering over 350 clients and a diverse range of Private Equity ("PE") relationships. The business is a market leader with four key areas of expertise: Origination, Execution, Financial Sponsor Coverage, and Client Coverage. The customer base varies in size from approximately £100m to over £2bn in turnover. The team is sector-agnostic, primarily working with PE-owned companies. Lending to support PE firms with Leveraged Buyouts involves complex financial modeling, structuring, and downside sensitivities.

A role in Leveraged Finance offers an exciting opportunity to expand your skillset in a fast-paced environment where clients present both challenges and opportunities. No two days are the same, and you will have opportunities to challenge yourself and support clients and colleagues collaboratively across HSBC teams.

Role Purpose

The Relationship Director will manage a portfolio of dynamic, fast-growing companies under PE ownership, supporting their complex business needs with tailored solutions, while ensuring we treat our customers fairly.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of fast-paced Private Equity-backed clients with complex structures.
• Conducting credit reviews, including credit analysis and structuring facilities, with a focus on credit risk management.
• Tracking clients’ financial performance to ensure compliance with banking facilities.
• Leading client meetings, developing and strengthening customer relationships, and identifying client needs.
• Supporting transaction execution as part of the wider deal team, often within tight timeframes, ensuring compliance with bank procedures.
• Representing Leveraged Finance at external events and in the marketplace.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives to maintain HSBC’s reputation as a leading employer in Leveraged Finance.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in Leveraged Finance or managing complex clients at Relationship Director or Senior Associate level, seeking further challenge.
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships with clients, introducers, and colleagues.
• Experience managing and delivering complex, sometimes international, relationships.
• Strong business acumen, including understanding economic, cultural, procedural, and regulatory issues.
• Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information.
• Excellent credit assessment skills, especially for structured, international facilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle unexpected issues effectively.
• Experience supporting and mentoring others is advantageous.

The role is based in Reading. It is a hybrid position requiring travel to the office and client locations nearby.

HSBC values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an accessible workplace and welcome applicants with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact our Recruitment Helpdesk:

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