Who are HSBC Innovation Banking? 

We’re the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO. 

Whether it’s comprehensive corporate banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or fund solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here’s to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. 

Strategic Fund Solutions 

The award-winning London based Strategic Fund Solutions manages the Bank’s relationships with Venture Capital & Private Equity firms in the UK & EMEA. The team is responsible for providing a large range of debt and banking products, to suit the individual needs of their wide-ranging client base which stretches across the funds eco-system. From emerging first-time managers to large established firms; from Venture Capital managers, to Buy-out, Fund of Funds, Secondaries, Private Credit and more; the SFS Team have a wide and varying product base to support funds, firms and their partners, in each individual sub-sector of the industry.  

The Program 

The Associate Development Program runs for 18-months and consists of three 6-month rotations in each of the three pillars of the Strategic Fund Solutions team: Business Development, Relationship Management and Portfolio Management, ensuring you receive a holistic view of the entire practice.  

You can expect a significant amount of hands-on activity with the client base from day-one, working with clients across a range of different strategies and sectors. Structured training will focus on building skills and knowledge in the following areas: 

• HSBC Innovation Banking & Industry orientation – business lines, innovation ecosystem, venture capital and private equity. 

• Financial Analysis. 

• Credit Underwriting & Structuring Debt Facilities 

• Products – Debt, FX, Cash Management. 

• Portfolio Management – monitoring the performance of our existing borrowers? 

• Systems and processes. 

Your work will involve conducting due diligence on potential clients, performing market research, managing loan portfolio risk, underwriting new deals, identifying and resolving compliance issues, assisting with client-focussed events and providing client support.  

Skills & Requirements 

This may be the job for you if: 

• You're a team player but also comfortable working independently, keeping a level head under pressure. 

• You're motivated and strive for success with strong organisational, time management, and multi-tasking skills. You act without being asked and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. 

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills. You may have general financial analysis skills and the ability to read and understand financial statements. You can explain complex situations with ease. 

• You love to learn and tend to pick things up quickly. 

• You enjoy a challenge and thinking outside of the box, not giving up easily and if you don't know the answer, you strive to find it. 

• A demonstrable enthusiasm for innovation (tech/life sciences) and investors into innovative sectors. 

• You've earned a bachelor’s degree and may have some work experience already. 

Program Details: 

Duration: 18-months. 

Program begins in Spring 2026  

Locations: London – Hybrid 

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500