Investment Associate/Analyst, German speaker, HSBC

Role Title: Investment Associate  
Business: Global Banking
New or Existing Role? New
Role Purpose
Strategic Innovation Investments is one of the key pillars of HSBC’s global innovation strategy and focused on accelerating innovation at HSBC through investments in emerging companies relevant to financial services.
Investments will be made on the basis of financial returns and strategic/commercial returns to HSBC’s strategy, business lines, operations, regions, products and services as appropriate.
The team is now seeking a German speaking full-time Analyst or Associate to join the team.
Key Accountabilities
Impact on the Business
Support to senior investment professionals in all aspects of the investment process (origination, due diligence, execution, etc.)
Support in managing portfolio companies through the investment life cycle (valuations, internal connectivity, exit process, etc.)
Support the team in achieving key strategic goals and managing of internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
Assist in evaluating investment opportunities by undertaking detailed analysis, inter alia, strategic, financial, market, commercial, management
Assist in investment due diligence process and managing internal and external advisors (strategic, commercial, market, financial, etc.)
Prepare investments submissions
Assist in all investment execution process including documentation, compliance, internal sign-offs
Monitor investments and help prepare valuations and strategic returns reviews
Participate in development of annual investment themes and strategies
Support team in knowledge sharing and innovation development within HSBC
Customers / Stakeholders    
First and foremost, a resource for the Strategic Innovation Investments senior investment professionals.
Portfolio companies – work with portfolio companies to develop strategic relevance with HSBC and value-add from HSBC
Internal businesses – work with internal business champions to develop strategic ties to portfolio companies
Leadership & Teamwork
Collaboration with stakeholders internally and externally
Build trust with senior team members and foster team culture and team improvement
Share knowledge and information
Operational Effectiveness & Control
Strict confidentiality and awareness of rules and obligations around the team, investments and interactions with internal business units
Major Challenges
Proactive in research and due diligence of opportunities
Ability to prioritise and be responsible for aspects of the investment process
Flexibility and enthusiasm to explore new ideas and opportunities
Able to work under pressure and in a small team
Good in networking and socialising opportunities widely, both internally and externally
Role Context
Key contributing member for the Strategic Innovation Investments team
Management of Risk
Is aware of Operational Risk scenarios associated with the role and acts in a manner that takes account of operational risk considerations.
Up-to-date on Operational Risk training
Observation of Internal Controls
Understands, follows and demonstrates compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business, specifically Internal Controls and any Compliance policy including, inter alia, the Group Compliance policy

Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications
Must speak German and English fluently
Knowledge and enthusiasm for venture capital
Experience of working in small teams with senior investment professionals
Solid understanding of the financial markets and key trends
Experienced in researching, analysing and presenting on industries, companies and strategy
Experience in financial modelling and company valuations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Entrepreneurial attitude.

About HSBC

HSBC's Global Advisory business provides financial advice on a wide range of mergers and acquisitions and capital raising activities such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financial restructurings, and equity and debt capital raisings. As a leading international bank, our teams provide bespoke investment banking solutions for almost every major industry sector, including: financial institutions, resources and energy, chemicals, industrials, transport and infrastructure, real estate, telecoms and media, consumer and retail, healthcare, and financial sponsors. Leveraging upon the strength of our global network, HSBC can advise on and facilitate our clients' cross-border transactions, in particular those involving fast-growing emerging markets