Analyst/Associate - DACH FIG DCM

HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

The FIG DCM team based in London is looking for an Associate to support the Origination team to cover European Banks and Insurance clients with focus on financials in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The role requires close and ongoing collaboration with all Investment Banking product teams, Syndicate, ESG, Strategic Solutions and Sector and Coverage Bankers to capitalise on opportunities and ensure the coverage team delivers a best-in-class service to clients.

Key Accountabilities

The role includes all aspects related to FIG DCM coverage such as:

• Preparing presentation and marketing materials to cover market, regulatory and pricing developments
• Assisting in the deal execution and approval process
• Support in issuer coverage to understand financing needs, market access, timing, execution strategy and asset class selection.
• Engaging with client counterparties as appropriate
• Supporting the team in daily tasks such as daily market updates and weekly new issue pricing
• Support in the new issue execution process: approvals, process management, post transaction administration tasks

Knowledge & experience

• Relevant Investment Banking experience (particularly in debt capital markets or FIG DCM)
• Fluent German speaker
• Relevant quantitative and analytical skills, including PowerPoint, Excel skills and Bloomberg
• Appetite to work in the dynamic and fast paced fixed income market
• Attention to detail and dependability
• Ability to learn fast
• Ability to think laterally, not just process requests
• Ability to engage with peers at a junior and senior level

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.

HSBC is committed to making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for candidates with a physical or mental condition or impairment.

Please indicate what adjustments, if any, you may wish us to consider for you to be at your best through the recruitment process