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Relationship Director


Company : HSBC


Location : Reading, England


Created : 2025-05-23


Job Type : Full Time


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Join to apply for the Relationship Director role at HSBC2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Relationship Director role at HSBCGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.If youre looking for a career where you will be respected as an individual and valued for the contributions you make, join HSBC, and discover how diversity drives our success. 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 UK Leveraged Finance (LF) is seeking an experienced individual to join them as a Relationship Director.HSBC UK Leveraged Finance is a national business consisting of c.100 colleagues, across 16 offices covering c.350+ clients and a diverse range of Private Equity (PE) relationships. The business is market leader consisting of four key areas of expertise: Origination, Execution, Financial Sponsor Coverage & Client Coverage. The customer base is varied and can range in size from a turnover of typically 100m to more than 2bn. The team is sector agnostic, but most customers are categorised by their Private Equity (PE) ownership. Lending money to support PE firms with Leveraged Buyouts is often complex in nature and therefore subject to sophisticated financial modelling, structuring and downside sensitivities.A role in Leveraged Finance is an exciting opportunity to expand your skillset within a fast-paced environment where customers are constantly presented with challenge and opportunity in equal measure. No one day is the same, and in this role, you will be presented with opportunities to truly challenge yourself and test your abilities, be that through your ability to support clients and colleagues whilst working collaboratively with the wider HSBC teams.Role PurposeThe Relationship Director will be responsible for a portfolio of dynamic fast-growing companies under PE ownership who look to their Relationship Director & wider relationship team to support them with their highly complex business needs through tailor made solutions, whilst ensuring we are treating our customers fairly.You will be responsible for:Managing a portfolio of fast paced Private Equity backed clients with complex structures.Conducting credit reviews including credit analysis and the structuring of facilities, ensuring focus is given to credit risk managementTracking the financial performance of the client and ensuring they continue to be able to comply with the terms of the banking facilities providedLeading client meetings and supporting the development of and strengthening of mutually beneficial customer relationships and identifying and meeting client needsActing as a key member of the wider deal team to ensure transactions are concluded, often within challenging time frames, whilst maintaining compliance with bank proceduresPlaying an active role in representing Leveraged Finance in the marketplace including attending external eventsSupporting the wider business on strategic initiatives to ultimately ensure Leveraged Finance continues to be one of the best places to work in HSBCTo be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:Either have experience of Leveraged Finance or managing highly complex clients at Relationship Director level or Senior Associate level and seeking to further challenge themselves through working in one of the most dynamic areas of HSBCAble to influence others and build positive working relationships with customers, business introducers and colleaguesExperience in managing and delivering commercial relationships, some with international requirementsHigh level of business acumen and commercial awareness, including of economic, cultural, procedural, and regulatory issuesAbility to gather, analyse and interpret comprehensive informationStrong credit assessment skills, particularly in relation to more complex and structured facilities with an international dimensionExcellent verbal and written communication skills; able to adapt style and approachAbility to prioritise and manage business tasks - Organised but able to manage the unexpected, escalating where appropriateExperience in supporting others, enabling them to achieve by providing guidance, motivation and support would be advantageousThe base location is Reading. This is a hybrid role and travel to the office and customer locations near the office will be required.Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, were dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.comTelephone: +44 207 832 8500Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at HSBC by 2xGet notified about new Relationship Director jobs in Reading, England, United Kingdom.Client Relationship Associate Director, Connected Devices PM (Europe/UK based)Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoTransaction Advisory Services, Sale and Purchase Agreement Manager/ADReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCustomer Relationship Manager - Cyber SecurityReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCustomer Relationship Manager - Cyber SecurityReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSenior Client Relationship Manager - PensionsReading, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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