Sustainable Finance Associate

-Job description

Some careers open more doors than others.

HSBC announced its ambition to become a net zero bank in October 2020, including an aim to align its financed emissions to net zero by 2050, and to provide between $750 billion and $1 trillion in sustainable finance and investments over the next 10 years.

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. 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.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role Sustainable Finance Associate.

This role will support the development of analyses and insights to inform management decision making related to HSBC’s ambition to align its financed emissions globally to net-zero outcomes by 2050.
Job summary:
- Sustainable Finance Associate will support the Global Head of Sustainable Finance Strategy & Implementation and other senior executives to deliver the Group’s net zero strategy and other sustainability objectives.

The role holder will:
(i) Contribute to analyses to inform and develop the Group’s sustainable finance strategy and activities across global businesses and geographies
(ii) Support projects and initiatives to develop the Group’s capabilities and processes to support the Group’s sustainable finance objectives
(iii) Contribute to developing the Group-wide approach for assessing financed emissions, accounting for variations by industry sectors and possible decarbonisation pathways
(iv) Liaise with other business, sustainability and strategy managers on projects to guarantee high quality deliverables
(v) Organise and synthesise information for presentation to senior executives through both presentation slides and written memos
(vi) Analyse Group performance against strategic sustainability and sustainable finance priorities and targets
(vii) Support clear communication and collaboration to enable alignment between the Group and region and country-level businesses
(viii) Collaborate among Corporate Sustainability, Group Strategy and Planning, Global Businesses and supporting functions as well as senior leadership of the Group by developing high quality working relationships
(ix) Assess and develop business development opportunities related to the transition to a low carbon economy and other sustainability goals
Requirements

Essential criteria:

- Strong research and analysis skills - able to critically consider information from a number of sources, structure and synthesise information and supporting analysis to inform executive level decision making within defined and challenging timeframes
- Strong project management skills - able to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, delivering on specific targets with pragmatism
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - able to communicate effectively and with confidence across the Group, including written and spoken communication
- Provide supporting input into the formulation of the Group’s sustainability strategy in terms of papers and submissions
- Help facilitate the implementation of the Group’s sustainable finance initiatives through management of the Group Climate Business Council and coordination across its various working groups
- Support work that provides insights into the short and long term effects of proposed course of actions and implications for other business areas

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that champions continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.