HSBC Looking for Associate Relationship Manager, Wholesale Banking at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

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At HSBC our purpose is to Open up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring 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.

As an HSBC employee in New Zealand, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym membership.

The role provides a great opportunity to work across a wide variety of industries and sectors of our wholesale business including large corporates and international subsidiary banking, without being siloed to one narrow area. You will gain exposure to clients of all sizes, across a variety of industries, providing the perfect opportunity to broaden your experience and expand into other elements of Corporate Banking. This great role will provide options for your future career including relationship management, risk or portfolio management, in addition to a world of opportunity across our global network.

Responsibilities:

·Proactively supporting the Relationship Managers (RM) in managing all aspects of client relationships to enable them to deliver the optimum contribution towards our business plan, improve client engagement and maximise efficiency.

·Working closely with the RMs in preparing credit and financial analysis, call reports, research of the client and sector / industry, financial and operating analysis, account conduct, supplier / buyer analysis and other relevant areas for credit submissions.

·Supporting RMs at client meetings, preparing remarks, coordinating the credit application process, security, documentation and product/solution process, and ensuring that appropriate systems are kept up to date and used efficiently.

·Coordinate credit, onboarding and client servicing processes working closely with specialised teams such as Credit Analysts, Onboarding Managers and Client Services Managers.

·Adheres to processes and controls to identify and mitigate risks and ensures timely escalation of control issues and reputation risks.

·Maintains awareness of risk and minimizes the likelihood of it occurring through its identification, assessment, mitigation and control.

·Successful delivery depends on ability to influence/collaborate with local & regional stakeholders

·Working on ad-hoc projects including (but not limited to): sector analysis, client portfolios and others as required.

Requirements:

·Experience in a client focused corporate banking environment with a demonstrated understanding of commercial lending and credit risk assessment.

·Experience of working within in a global environment and with international clients.

·Broad knowledge of Corporate Banking and Markets structures, products and services

·Strong ‘team’ skills promoting an environment of cooperation and trust, overcoming resistance

where encountered.

·Good relationship management skills and ability to build professional networks.

·Self-motivated and has the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

·Capacity to prioritise workloads and perform efficiently under tight deadlines and pressure.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold New Zealand PR / Citizenship or Australian Citizenship, or who can demonstrate current unrestricted work rights in New Zealand without limitations.

We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.

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