Associate, Institutional Portfolio Group

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S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.
Institutional Portfolio Group is the client sector within Institutional Client Group responsible for all aspects of the Group's relationships with developing or foreign headquartered institutional clients.
The Institutional Portfolio Group (IPG) Associate will support coverage bankers in managing and growing relationships across a portfolio of Banks and Public Sector clients, with a particular focus on non-US/international clients and public sector institutions in the Americas/Latin America. The role blends relationship management, business development support, transaction execution, and strong ownership of credit and financial crime risk obligations.
The Associate will coordinate the delivery of HSBC’s global product platform, support high-quality client engagement, and ensure the portfolio is managed in line with HSBC’s internal standards and external regulatory expectations.
As our Associate, Institutional Portfolio Group (IPG) you will:Support Relationship Managers/Global Relationship Managers in day-to-day coverage for a portfolio of Banks (including Correspondent Banks) and Public Sector clients (e.g., sovereigns, central banks, multilateral development banks, local development banks, state-owned entities)Coordinate across HSBC’s network to deliver products and services to clients, identifying opportunities and supporting the conversion of ideas into executed outcomesPlan and deliver high-profile client meetings, materials, and events that support business development and HSBC’s strategySupport revenue generation against targets, product alignment, customer satisfaction, and disciplined cost managementMaintain effective working relationships with key client contacts and internal stakeholders across regions and product teamsSupport origination and execution across a broad spectrum of HSBC capabilities and productsPartner with product and risk stakeholders to ensure transactions appropriately balance risk and return, meet internal governance requirements, and protect HSBC from material lossDraft and present (as required) credit requests and supporting documentation to senior credit officers and relevant internal committees, demonstrating strong written communication and sound judgementAct as a First Line of Defense owner for managing financial crime and relationship risk across the portfolioEnsure assigned relationships comply with AML (Anti Money Laundering) / KYC (Know Your Customer) / Compliance requirements and HSBC control standardsMaintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely remediation of audit findings and addressing issues raised by internal governance and external regulatorsSupport presentations/escalations and participate in governance forums as neededYoull likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:Proficient Spanish language skillsAnalyst/Associate-level experience in banking/financial services, ideally with exposure to Financial Institutions (including Correspondent Banking) and/or Public Sector clients across jurisdictionsStrong collaboration skills and ability to lead by influence across countries, teams, and senior stakeholdersGood understanding of financial markets and banking products (e.g., cash management, custody, trade, lending, capital markets, asset finance)Strong risk mindset, including familiarity with credit fundamentals and financial crime / AML / KYC expectations (Correspondent Banking risk experience preferred)Excellent communication and organisational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn quickly and take ownershipCommitment to acting with integrity and upholding HSBC’s values and business principlesFINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses are required. A contingency period to obtain licensing can be provided at manager’s discretionAs an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow.

We offer
a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Chang