Project and Export Finance

Project and Export Finance (PEF) is a specialised product team within Global Banking that delivers creative financial structures to support clients in the development of large-scale projects. With a global footprint second to none, we offer clients deep local knowledge coupled with global reach to support the development of value-added financing solutions. We originate, structure and execute innovative transactions through our roles as financial adviser, mandated lead arranger and bond bookrunner. Working within the Equator Principles and giving consideration to social and environmental risk mitigation and management is integral to our financing solutions.

The Export Finance team is a market leader in Export Credit Agency backed financings, bringing innovation to the structuring, arranging, execution and distribution of Export Finance, covering all major exporting countries for borrowers globally.

The Project Finance team is recognised as the number one globally, winning the Euromoney's 2012 Best Project Finance House in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America, and PFI's Global Adviser of the Year. The Export Finance team were awarded the Best Global Export Finance Bank in 2012 by GTR magazine. The PEF team won in excess of 60 further industry awards in 2011.

New International Opportunities

This is an excellent time to join PEF. The business area has four regional hubs in London, Dubai, Hong Kong and New York with staff in 20 countries across the globe. Whichever office you join, you will be part of a global PEF network that includes teams in Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil and China. With major infrastructure projects gaining momentum across the globe, HSBC has an important role to play as the market leader in the provision of specialist financial advice and structuring expertise to help raise funding for these transformational projects.

What you'll do

Day-to-day, you'll work closely with a team of professionals on live advisory, debt arranging and capital markets transactions. You will gain experience across a range of geographies and sectors, which may include power and renewables; infrastructure and transport; oil, gas and petrochemicals; and metals and mining. After completing a summer or graduate programme with us you will understand what it takes to be part of HSBC's award-winning PEF team, from client marketing, financial modelling and project risk analysis to transaction structuring and execution.

The skills we look for

We are looking for individuals who are committed to a high standard of performance and are open to a unique challenge in a fast evolving marketplace. You will be required to draw on your strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills to deliver excellence to clients and colleagues alike. Candidates should have the ability to work well under tight deadlines, be a strong team player and be motivated to forge lasting client relationships. Those who have a keen interest in international finance and working across different cultures may find the programme most rewarding.

"PEF is a recognised leading-edge financial adviser and structuring bank in the infrastructure, power, metals and mining, and oil and gas sectors. We are engaged with the senior-most decision makers across sponsors, governments, export credit agencies and banks to mobilise funding for some of the largest and most complex deals for our top clients. These projects are often transformational in structure, size and strategic importance. Our combination of advisory strength, bank-wide product offering, global client base and comprehensive geographic coverage ensure that the team remains a market leader in this space." David Gardner, Global Head of Project and Export Finance