Senior Manager, Sustainability Propositions

HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets‑led, financing‑focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long‑term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking. The Senior Manager, Sustainability Propositions will sit within the Sustainable Finance and Transition team within Global Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB). This role will help shape and deliver sustainability propositions through developing new ESG Features, collaborating with third parties, and engaging with client, product and front‑line teams. The holder will work across multiple markets and segments to identify and drive both commercial outcomes and sustainable impact. HSBC aspires to become the leading Corporate and Institutional Bank (CIB) globally by leveraging our strengths and driving new growth for sustained success. A key focus is sustainability, particularly the transition to net zero, which serves as a significant revenue driver. The Sustainable Finance and Transition (SF&T) team is responsible for capitalising on these commercial opportunities through delivering across three reinforcing strategic drivers: Leading Bank for fast growing transition ecosystems, with a focus on clean power, electrification of transport, data centres and AI Strategic transition partner for all our clients, enabling investment in innovation and opportunity, across sectors and their value chains Bank of choice to catalise emerging climate tech, from international expansion to first‑of‑a‑kind infrastructure projects The ideal candidate will bring frontline, structuring or product experience in corporate banking, the ability to manage complex stakeholder networks and a deep understanding of CIB financing products and sustainable finance. Responsibilities Identify and assess opportunities to integrate Sustainability across the bank’s products and services (eg, Credit & Lending, Trade Finance, Payments & Liquidity, Capital Markets) Develop and refine new propositions and commercial opportunities which support clients’ sustainability transition and CIB revenue growth Work collaboratively with product, sustainability, and coverage teams to structure financial propositions, ensuring alignment with business strategy and client needs Train and upskill colleagues to develop frontline toolkits, factsheets and other material to support proposition penetration / scaling Monitor sustainability and market trends, translating external insights into actionable recommendations for new propositions and client engagement Build & maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams & across markets, ensuring alignment & collaboration across initiatives Establish effective collaborative relations with external organisations, including clients, climate technology solutions and ecosystem partners BAU management of existing Sustainability Features, identifying enhancements and client opportunities whilst ensuring appropriate governance, risk management & compliance processes are followed Influence & engage senior stakeholders to secure buy‑in for new initiatives & propositions. Role Requirements Excellent understanding of the Group and CIB business Strong experience in Sustainability or Sustainable Finance Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of banking products and services including Lending, Trade Finance, Transaction Banking or Structured Finance. Frontline / Banking experience is beneficial Strong data & analytical skills Experienced at informing proposition development Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently at senior levels of management. Comfortable managing a range of initiatives and objectives, interacting with multiple teams and stakeholders of different levels, cultures, and operating models. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting to changing priorities, working in a dynamic environment and getting things done. Strategic & commercial mindset with the ability to identify & translate market insights into actionable business solutions. Previous experience of working at both Group and business or regional/ market level is desirable to be able to navigate the different perspectives and demands HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com Telephone: +44 2078328500. You can find out more about the recruitment journey and what to expect by viewing our Recruitment Process FAQs in HR Direct. 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