Director - Technology

If you’re looking to take an exciting new direction with your HSBC career, an internal move can open the door to many opportunities, allowing you to take on a new challenge, and develop your skills. Bring your knowledge of our brand to a new role and grow yourself further.

The HSBC Technology sector coverage team was set up c.8 years ago with a view to deepen and strengthen relationships with tech clients in CMB UK. Technology is a global growth sector across CMB.HSBC UK has a strong presence in the UK tech market, with c.52,000 tech clients, a £6bn lending book, banking 80% of FTSE
100 tech firms and 80% FTSE
250 tech firms.

We are currently seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic individual to join the UK sector coverage team in the role of Director covering the UK Technology sector.

The successful candidate will report to the Technology Sector Head as part of the wider sector coverage team, which is part of the Structured Finance division of UK CMB. The Director role will work alongside the wider team and MME Tech Relationship Directors, and will be responsible for (i) origination of new Tech businesses (ii) Building a market presence in the UK Tech market (iii) leading and growing our core book to UK Technology clients (iv) support our Tech Relationship Directors across UK CMB and (v) leading the origination, credit submission, execution of the new Growth Lending transactions.

• Growing HSBCs income by winning New to Bank clients, and growing existing clients
• Develop a strong grasp of the technology sector, contributing to shaping our sector strategy
• Originate tech opportunities for HSBC, supporting the execution of wider lending transactions, including drafting sector commentary and opining on ‘what good looks like’ in tech sub-segments
• Originate, structure and execute Growth Lending transactions from end to end
• Deepen banker sector knowledge and support client conversation with key insights and pitches
• Work collaboratively across HBUK, PB & CIB teams to deliver positive client outcomes
• Promote, inspire and motivate colleagues, sharing best practice and champion sector

• Strong internal and external communication abilities and interpersonal skills are essential
• Market focus, comfortable with marketing, deal origination and client sales
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple work streams and collaborating
• Leading strategic client conversations and managing complex client situations
• Experience of credit submissions, risk management and moulding complex lending
• Analytical ability to drive strong commercial outcomes
• Interest and understanding of technology today (note: you don’t have to be a sector expert!)

This is a hybrid position that can be based in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Reading. There is a requirement to travel nationally on a regular basis for client meetings, events, and conferences, so it is important that the successful candidate can travel frequently.

Under the requirements of the FCA Certification Regime, HSBC is required to take reasonable steps to obtain a regulatory reference from the candidate’s previous employers covering the past six years.

This role is subject to the requirements of Certification Regime, set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Candidates must either have attained CISI Level 3 Certificate in Corporate Finance
, or should be committed to completing this qualification within 1 year of being in role.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re 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.

Ifyouhaveaneedthatrequiresaccommodationsor changes duringtherecruitmentprocess, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Telephone:

Roland Emmans