Structured Products Specialist Trader

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London seeks a Structured Products Specialist Trader. The role requires expertise in structured investments and client engagement, including support for investment teams and advice on financial products. Candidates should have a strong aptitude for numerical analysis and effective communication skills. A focus on compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to diversity and inclusion is crucial. The position offers competitive benefits, ongoing professional development, and the chance to thrive in a dynamic financial environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, or Investment Banking is essential.
• Ability to explain complex information to clients.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support wider investment teams with structured product solutions.
• Advise on structured investments and manage risks.
• Originate and trade structured products with counterparties.
• Simplify execution processes and improve business operations.
• Engage in investment forums and present recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

Skills

Interest in Structured Products

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to multitask

Education

CISI Level 4 qualification

Job description

If youre looking for a career where you can make a real impression join HSBC and discover how valued youll be.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper and ultimately helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Structured Products Specialist Trader.

As an HSBC employee in the UK you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

About the Role

At first the role will include supporting the team and be responsible of certain aspects of the day-to-day business such as providing client investment documentation engaging with the wider investment community sourcing product pricing and documentation with our counterparties.

The scope of responsibilities will grow with experience and ultimately the role will consist of the following :

• Support the wider investment teams with a focus on flow and bespoke structured product solutions for delivering beneficial client outcomes. The offering is multi-currency and multi asset based.
• Advise on structured investments investment theme implementation idea generation as well as risk management engaging with clients across all backgrounds and differing levels of sophistication.
• Origination and trading of structured products liaising with both internal and 3rd party counterparties daily sourcing ideas and pricing as well as executing orders.
• Take initiative in simplifying the operating model by streamlining and automating the execution and more generally helping to improve the business operations of the Structured Products team.
• Contribute to various Private Bank investment forums and acquire a good grasp of macroeconomics and investment practice maintaining high conviction recommendations and present these on a regular basis to investment forums.
• Ensure that advice adheres to the regulatory environment and internal compliance policies.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements :

• A genuine and explicable interest in Structured Products and financial markets.
• Experience of working directly with investment products in of the following business areas; Private Banking / Wealth Management / Asset Management / Investment Banking is essential.
• Strong numerical and IT skills paid with excellent communication skills as it is a client facing role which will involve explaining complex information
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical for the role
• Ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment while retaining a collaborative approach with key stakeholders and teams
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint and other system applications essential
• CISI Level 4 qualification is preferred however there will be an expectation to become Level 4 qualified as soon as possible if not already qualified.

This role is based in London.

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC were dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender ethnicity disability religion sexual orientation or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk.