2015 Graduate Analyst - Advisory

HSBC
New York - United States
S: Competitive

Description

About HSBC Global Banking & Markets
HSBC's Global Banking & Markets is an emerging markets-led and financing focused business that provides tailored financial solutions to major government, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. With over 140 years of worldwide banking experience and a significant international footprint, we are also perfectly positioned to benefit from emerging markets around the world. HSBC is truly the world's local bank.

HSBC's Advisory / M&A practice focuses on cross-border transactions and related advisory events for corporate and institutional clients around the world. This advice covers mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, divestitures, corporate restructuring, stock exchange listing, and privatization. Working closely with colleagues across Global Banking and Global Markets, Advisory / M&A bankers offer their knowledge and expertise to play an important and trusted role in shaping and executing a company's strategy. Successful candidates need to have a real passion for a career in this area, coupled with strong business acumen and commercial sense.

The Position
The analyst will be a key member of the M&A team and will assist in origination and execution efforts. The candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, strong intellectual curiosity, and demonstrate the ability to make immediate contributions across various stages of transactions. The analyst will report to the Staffer of the M&A team. Key responsibilities include:
Actively participate in the development of marketing pitches and transaction executions across sectors
Perform detailed sector and company research
Conduct fundamental industry research and quantitative analyses, and attend client presentations as required
Develop company valuations and create/analyze financial models
Conduct financial, comparative and pro forma analyses
Interact with clients and various levels of management
Act as a resource for and an integral member of the M&A team
Play an important role in the further development of the M&A team

Qualifications
Bachelors' degree from a leading university and exceptional academic performance
Superior written and verbal communications skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Demonstrated knowledge of financial modeling, valuation, and execution
A strong understanding of the financial markets and economics
Highest level of integrity and judgment
Commitment to a collaborative / team-based environment
Exceptional level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn new IT applications
Prior investment banking experience preferred
A second language is advantageous, but not essential

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