Vice President, Sustainable Finance and Transition

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.

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.

HSBC aims to be the #1 Corporate and Institutional bank (CIB) in the world, building on our existing areas of strength and driving new growth by positioning HSBC for long-term success. Sustainability including the transition to net zero remains a key priority for HSBC and Sustainable Finance and Transition is accountable for the delivery of the commercial opportunity and net zero commitments.

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join the team as a Vice President - Sustainable Finance & Transition, who will be responsible for the sustainability and transition coverage of our clients. The role holder will focus on some of our priority clients as well as designated segments in our banking portfolio working closing with coverage and product teams. The role will report to the Regional Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition, North America.

As our Vice President, Sustainable Finance and Transition you will:

• Lead the development of sustainability content and thought leadership:
  • Work with global teams and sustainability function to develop market leading content to support C-suite dialogue, market and sector insights, buy-side intel, access to investment opportunities
• Support client engagement and origination:
  • Work with GRBs on client planning leading the SFT component of the client plan (Client planning)
  • Manage policies, financed emissions, transition engagement questionnaire and transition plan assessments along with coverage team (Strategic Transition Engagement)
  • Develop client sustainability insights, Pitch propositions bringing along ESG product partners where relevant
  • Originate sustainable finance across all products and lead the end-to-end structuring and execution of sustainable finance deals for loans
  • Support origination of non-sustainable finance labelled products through strategic sustainability dialogue
  • Develop relationship with individuals responsible for sustainability agenda at client (CSO, COO, Innovation teams, investment teams…)
  • Connect clients to relevant partners and climate tech providers
• Inform and launch proposition to support clients in their transition journey based on customer needs
• Enable and upskill frontline teams, coordinating across products and business lines to provide commercialization and risk management
• Work with marketing and communication partners to promote HSBC’s efforts in this space including participating and speaking in industry events
• Manage green washing risk by supporting the banking teams with managing risks arising from our sustainability policies and the execution of sustainable finance transactions in close collaboration with business sustainability risk

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

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives to identify sustainability-driven business opportunities within a client segment, guiding bankers to position relevant solutions and deepen client relationships to capture a greater share of wallet
• Knowledge of key sustainability topics and experience in holding a technical sustainability related conversation
• Knowledge of banking products and experience working closely with transaction banking and event product partners
• Experience and track record with successfully originating and executing sustainable finance labelled products
• Experience in informing and commercializing product and proposition development
• Experience of building strong relationships with first line and second line Risk partners and functions
• Experie…