GCB 5 · HSBC Ventures (Global Chief Investment Office)
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Venture Investment Associate.
In this role you will:
- Support senior investment professionals in all aspects of the investment process (origination, due diligence, execution, managing approvals, investment memos, and managing reporting and governance)
- Support in the management of portfolio companies (prepare quarterly valuations, internal and external connectivity, portfolio development and value creation internally across HSBC global business lines)
- Support the wider team in achieving strategic goals and managing internal and external stakeholders appropriately; lead and assist on internal administrative processes
- Support business development activities by leveraging HSBC Ventures' existing portfolio of investments and sourcing new potential commercial partners for HSBC businesses, and track such engagements
- Provide research on sectors, technologies, business models and innovative companies; build network in the tech/startup ecosystem in China/Hong Kong; contribute to insight generation across the HSBC Emerging Technology, Innovation, and Ventures team
- Assist in evaluating investment opportunities by undertaking detailed analysis such as market mapping, competitor benchmarking, financial analysis, commercial analysis and thesis development
- Assist in end-to-end deal execution and due diligence by undertaking detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Assist in the preparation of investment paper submissions and the management of internal approval processes, including documentation, compliance, internal sign-offs
- Monitor portfolio companies, their financial performance, strategic returns and impact across HSBC
- Support wider team and portfolio through up-to-date market knowledge, written research and producing insights by participating in development of annual investment themes and strategies
- Accountability to HK-based Investment Director, and ultimately Head of HSBC Ventures
- Stakeholder management including external and internal stakeholders
- Build trust with senior team members and foster team culture and team improvement
To be successful you will need:
- 4+ years of relevant Venture Capital, Investment Banking or Private Equity experience is essential
- Passionate interest in venture capital, technology, or financial services sectors, painstakingly in-tune with the latest tech and product trends
- Strong network in the technology and startup ecosystem in China/Hong Kong
- Experience in research, analysis and presentations on industries, companies and strategies
- Experience in financial modelling, company valuations
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal, visual and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English. Fluent Mandarin speaker
- Enthusiasm and flexibility to work across many differing sectors and with a global team across time zones
- Proactive in research and diligence and ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work across multiple projects concurrently
- Good at networking and socialising opportunities widely, both internally and externally
- Experience of working in small teams with senior investment professionals
Opening up a world of opportunity
HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.
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