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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, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth, and perspectives to open 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. Business Credit Office provides front line credit and risk ownership including writing credit papers, performing credit analysis, modelling projection and enterprise valuation analysis, coordinating with internal stakeholders (such as Credit Risk, relationship managers, global partners, and product teams), and delivering sound recommendations based on robust business, relationship, and industry analysis using expert judgement and conforming with internal credit policies/guidelines and external regulatory requirements.

As our Senior Vice President, US Business Credit Office you will: Deliver the business strategy with strong knowledge of Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) priorities, with a focus on Fintech, and supporting coverage of NBFIs (non-bank financial institutions) and/or broader financial institutions, partnering with CIB relationship bankers, product teams, and risk stewards to deliver the strategy aligned to risk appetite Build strategic and valued relationships with customers, applying sector knowledge to provide value-add advice and support Adhere to HSBC policies, procedures, and control requirements and raise any concerns about actual or potential issues promptly, in line with reporting and escalation procedures Ensure all actions consider the likelihood of operational risk occurring, addressing areas of concern in conjunction with Risk and relevant colleagues and ensuring that actions resulting from internal/external audits and external regulators are correctly implemented in a timely fashion You'll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role: Significant, hands-on corporate and institutional banking credit underwriting experience, ideally covering Fintech and related NBFI and/or financial institution clients Strong structuring and credit underwriting experience Thorough understanding of Fintech business models and their associated credit and risk profiles (and, where relevant, the NBFI/financial institution risk profile of respective transactions) Ability to analyse situations effectively and make well thought-out decisions Lead credit engagement to help Relationship Managers optimise relationship value, improve client engagement, and deliver needs-based solutions and fair customer outcomes Enable proactive client management by attending client meetings (as needed) and acting as a first point of contact for credit-related customer enquiries Proven leadership skills including coaching, motivation, and communication skills to inspire others Strong teamwork skills promoting an environment of co-operation and trust, overcoming resistance where encountered Strong analytical and financial skills Excellent prioritising, organisational and time management abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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.

Your final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and several 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.