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If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Our sector-focused Banking relationship managers provide a single coverage point for multi-national clients. With our global capabilities and footprint, vast expertise, and local knowledge, our Global Network Banking teams connect clients to the products and services that meet their international financial needs.
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as
Head of Investor Coverage, Innovation Banking
In this role you will:
Lead and develop the team
covering VC firms (especially GPs), ecosystem partners and strategic channels through coaching, hiring and performance management.
Build a high-performance, client-centric culture
that promotes innovation, learning, accountability and inclusive ways of working.
Drive cross-functional collaboration
across Innovation Banking and wider enterprise (as applicable), including Private Banking, Investment Banking and CIB products.
Manage senior stakeholders effectively
(internal/external), applying strong emotional intelligence to improve execution discipline and outcomes.
Own senior client relationships
with priority VC managers/GPs, funds and key ecosystem players (e.g., accelerators, incubators, advisers, founder networks).
Position HSBC as a trusted partner
to the innovation economy by sharing relevant market insights and aligning solutions to client needs.
Deliver measurable origination results
by building and converting a qualified pipeline through structured coverage and joint account planning.
Execute growth safely and sustainably
by maintaining strong pipeline/CRM discipline and partnering with Risk/Compliance on KYC/AML, reputational risk, conflicts and governance (including event/partnership guardrails).
To be successful you will need:
Proven experience
in or closely aligned to the VC ecosystem, with credible GP relationships in Singapore and/or the region.
Proven people leadership
with a track record of delivering results through others (coaching, hiring, performance management, succession).
Strong origination/business development capability
, including pipeline creation, conversion and cross-sell in complex stakeholder environments.
Deep understanding of the innovation economy
and banking needs across the lifecycle (fund formation, growth stages, liquidity events).
Excellent executive communication and influencing skills
, able to engage senior internal and external stakeholders with confidence.
Sound risk and compliance judgement
with disciplined approach to operating in a regulated environment.
The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.
You’ll achieve more at HSBC.
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. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.
Candidates with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.
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HSBC in Singapore offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services including retail banking and wealth management; commercial, investment and private banking; insurance; forfaiting and trustee services; securities and capital markets services.
One of the earliest banks to establish in Singapore, HSBC today is a prominent player in Singapore’s financial services sector serving the international banking needs of multinational corporations, home-grown businesses, private banking clients, institutional and retail customers.
HSBC Singapore serves as the leading international bank for ASEAN, an international wealth and regional wholesale hub, regional centre of excellence for sustainability, while being a sandbox for digital innovation experiments for the Group.
If you are looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover an international banking career. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
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.