Job Description

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If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you'll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through Business Banking, our international network offers comprehensive support and services to small and medium-sized businesses. From expanding overseas to managing the cash and trade flows of an established enterprise, the Business Banking team of Relationship Managers and Product Specialists provides a range of end-to-end solutions designed to help small and large businesses reach their potential.
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Associate - Corporate & Institutional Banking.
China Coverage Banker
The primary purpose of this role is to develop new business and drive revenue growth from subsidiaries of Chinese CIB clients in Singapore. The role holder will work with HSBC China's clients, GRBs and local RMs in developing new business by identifying prospects, managing deal pipeline and promoting HSBC China's capabilities among local Chinese subsidiaries and HSBC staff.
The role holder is expected to work at country GNB level with clients & prospects spanning across China.
In this role you will
Impact on the Business

• Formulate and execute short to medium term strategy for growing China outbound to Singapore.
• Actively identify quality prospects and work with GRBs in onboarding these names. Such prospecting includes unbanked subsidiaries of existing HSBC China clients and Chinese companies New to HSBC Group, all operating in Singapore.
• Originate and oversee key deal pipeline by collaborating with GRBs, product partners and local RMs
• Actively track inbound investments and new projects of Chinese investors into Singapore, and timely capture such banking opportunities
• Act as a primary point of contact for key consultation with HSBC China GRBs on inbound referrals into Singapore. Keep track of local banking competition, macro events and drivers of growth/ challenges.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key intermediaries such as chambers, professional services & law firms, both in Singapore and China.

Customers / Stakeholders

• Initiate business dialogue on International business with Chinese companies at subsidiary level to drive strategic revenue opportunities. When meeting clients, demonstrate sound understanding of local regulations, distinctive product features and credit related issues
• Actively engage in cross border roadshow/visit/marketing events in driving corridor business
• Facilitate country level annual client planning for clients prioritized by GRBs and Local RMs

Leadership & Teamwork

• Act as the Singapore lead on China related business and set the strategy and tone of engagement between the countries.
• Ensure appropriate engagement with key internal stakeholders to ensure relevant buy-in for strategy and execution in order to drive revenue.

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• Continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology.
• In conjunction with Compliance department, to implement the Group Compliance Policy by containing compliance risk in conjunction with the relevant compliance department. The term 'compliance' embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply.
• To be alert to operational risks and losses during the execution of their day to day responsibilities.
• To adhere to and be able to demonstrate adherence to internal controls

To be successful you will need

• First-hand experience and knowledge of working in China including strong business acumen and commercial awareness, including economic, cultural, procedural and regulatory issues
• Proficiency in Mandarin (writing/speaking) is required due to regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients
• Experience in developing new business such as acquisition of clients, and developing new pipeline
• A sound understanding of corporate banking products such as Credit, GTS, GPS and MSS.
• Strong credit assessment skills, particularly complex banking facilities and cross border credit policy
• Significant experience in a client facing/relationship management and business development role and proven ability in identifying and meeting customer needs through matching a broad range of products and services
• Superior networking and sales facilitation, planning , analytical and organization and negotiations skills

Opening up a world of opportunity
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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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