Associate

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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Issuer Services India (ISV) team.

Job Introduction

The jobholder will be a part of the Transaction Management team within ISV. ISV India provides market-leading solutions for capital account transactions in India. This will involve extensive review and negotiation of documentation for specialised ISV products in areas including capital market transactions, M&A, project finance and real estate. The position will also involve advising, liaising and managing senior business managers and external counsel for the life cycle of the transaction, which may include post-closing amendments and other legal documentation work. The jobholder will interact closely with Business Development and Client Services verticals of ISV on a deal-specific basis and will report to the Head of Transaction Management, ISV.

Role Context

ISV products are complex, varied and regulated by the market regulators in India. In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and awareness of compliance requirements is key for this role. The jobholder will be expected to take responsibility for an assigned workload whilst at the same time being able to escalate issues, where appropriate. The jobholder will be responsible for the negotiation of transaction documents that will bind ISV to contractual duties; good risk management and negotiation skills, an eye for detail and good ability to anticipate issues are essential.

The jobholder will be expected to respond promptly (ideally within 24 hours) to any request for comments or queries from clients (internal and external) and promote ISV to internal stakeholders as well as external parties. A strong team player attitude is expected, along with the ability to multitask.

Principal Responsibilities

Impact on the Business / Function

• The jobholder will work as part of a team dedicated to dealing with specialised ISV products involving escrow, account bank and other remittance transactions.
• The jobholder will be involved in coordinating with internal and external counsel, senior business managers, arrangers, lenders and other stakeholders where appropriate.
• The jobholder will be required to extensively review and negotiate documentation for new transactions and other post-closing matters ranging from routine amendments to enforcement situations. This will include ensuring conformity with HSBC standards as well as industry standards, where appropriate.
• The jobholder will be required to work closely with the Business Development and Client Services teams within ISV and will report to the Head Transaction Management, ISV.

Customers / Stakeholders

• At all times work proactively with clients to ensure a smooth and high standard of service delivery. Establish positive relationships within the Group.
• Respond promptly to requests for comments along with providing a proactive approach to structural issues.
• Anticipate requirements, manage expectations and resolve issues without exposing the Group to unnecessary risk.
• Help Business Development identify possible areas of product expansion as well as maintain existing clients.

Leadership and Teamwork

• Review the transactions to ensure compliance with HSBC s standards but also perform an analysis of the transaction s structure as a whole from a legal and operational perspective.
• Maintain a good level of competency through self-training and help develop the overall knowledge of the team.
• Fulfil additional duties and/or tasks as required to support the growth of the business.

Operational Effectiveness and Control

• Develop administrative and operational procedures to ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures. Identify potential problematic areas for resolution ahead of signing.
• Interact with the TM vertical to ensure adaptation of best practices, actively participate in team meetings, complete internal trainings on time and attend relevant industry conference/seminars.
• Maintain HSBC internal control standards, implement and observe Group Compliance Policy.
• The job holder is expected to work independently on deals managed by the jobholder and may escalate issues to Head Transaction Management for resolution, where appropriate.