Prime Transition Management - Associate

HSBC Holdings plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Hub

Volunteerism policy

Matching gift program

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is seeking an Associate for Prime Transition Management in Prime Brokerage to lead end-to-end onboarding of hedge fund and institutional clients. You will work closely with sales, product, legal, IT, and operations to capture requirements and drive go-live timelines.

The role demands strong organization, client engagement at senior levels, and a focus on risk and regulatory standards within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Front office experience is preferred.
• Experience onboarding hedge fund/institutional clients is valued.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Regulatory compliance awareness expected (Three Lines of Defense).
• Licensing: FINRA Series 7 & 63 required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding of hedge fund and institutional clients.
• Collaborate with Prime Origination Sales and Product Sales teams; gather commercial, trading, technical, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Legal, IT, Operations, Trading, Margin, Risk, and global markets teams to onboard clients efficiently.
• Build relationships with client executives (CEOs, CIOs, COOs, CROs, PMs) across levels.
• Provide updates and manage client expectations toward go-live deadlines.
• Contribute to profitability by excellent client experience and cross-selling products.
• Assist in product/platform enhancements to meet client needs and generate revenue.
• Deliver value-added service as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure fair treatment of customers and maintain market conduct.

Skills

Front office experience

Client onboarding

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Project coordination

FINRA 7 & 63 (licences)

Job description

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth, and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities, and the planet we all share

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

As our Prime Transition Management - Associate , Prime Brokerage, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding of hedge fund and institutional clients
• Work closely alongside the Prime Origination Sales and Product Sales teams, the Transition Manager will engage with clients to gather all their commercial, trading, technical and operational requirements once a new mandate has been won
• Handle multiple cases simultaneously, working with numerous HSBC teams including but not limited to; Legal, IT, Operations, Trading, Margin, Risk and various Global Markets execution teams to on-board the client in an efficient and timely manner
• Build and maintain relationships with external clients at all levels including but not limited to CEOs, CIOs, Founders, COOs, CROs, PMs and Head of Operations
• Provide regular updates and managing client expectations throughout the on-boarding process, the Transition Manager will work with the client towards an agreed go-live deadline
• Contribute to the profitability and growth of the Prime Brokerage client base by delivering excellent client experience and cross selling the firm’s products during the on-boarding process
• Contribute to the development of HSBC’s product and platform by delivering enhancements to meet client requirements & generate revenue is also expected
• Deliver ‘added value’ service to clients utilizing industry knowledge to be able to act as trusted advisor
• Deliverr fair outcomes for our customers, operating with conduct which maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets
• Adhere to local regulatory policies applicable to the job holder, and acting on unusual/unacceptable activity or behaviors and escalating appropriately
• Be an ambassador for HSBC and the Platforms business, promoting both at every opportunity and trying to win new business as well as maintaining our reputation
• Ensure the fair treatment of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as an organization
• Be responsible for managing and mitigating operational and conduct risks in their day-to-day operations. In executing these responsibilities, the Group has adopted risk management and internal control structures referred to as the 'Three Lines of Defense'. The job holder should understand their position within Three Lines of Defense and operate within operational risk policy, escalating in a timely manner where they are unsure
• Adhere to, and be able to demonstrate adherence to, internal controls and will implement the Group compliance policy by adhering to all relevant processes/procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators

You’ll likely have the following skills to succeed in this role:

• This is a front office certified role. The candidate will ideally already hold the necessary qualifications, and if not, would be expected to pass the relevant exams within the allotted timeframes
• The ideal candidate will have current Prime Brokerage experience, preferably within a front office Client Transition role, and an understanding of the hedge fund landscape
• Candidates are expected to be highly organized with excellent communication skills, demonstrate an ability to work independently to deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast moving environment
• Role requires a detail oriented, process driven approach and ability to co-ordinate and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• FINRA series 7 & 63 licenses are required.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.