Desk Analyst

Job description

Job Grade: GCB3

The role holder will ensure the HSBC values are present in everything we do, both individually and as an Organisation. This will be achieved by consistently displaying the behaviours of:
· Dependable and do the right thing
· Open to different ideas and cultures
· Connected to customers, communities, regulators and each other.
· Desk Analyst provides market commentaries and/or technical analysis focusing on highly levered/distressed credits for distribution to the desk's client base and internal stake holders.
· Close coordination with Debt Capital Markets team to support the trading desk with new issues in High Yield.
· Monitor and analyse news flows real time while understanding the risk on the trading desk.
Management of Risk
· Responsible for the continual assessment of operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructuring and the impact of new technology.
· Demonstrates compliance with HSBC Group standards, manuals and policies and adheres to the defined work practices, internal controls and risk management standards associated with the role.
Observation of Internal Controls
· Responsible for the continual assessment of operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructuring and the impact of new technology.
· Demonstrates compliance with Group standards, manuals and policies and adheres to the defined work practices, internal controls and risk management standards associated with the role.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  Detailed knowledge of all aspects of business' trading area
·  Understanding of financial statements and various debt documents (including indentures/Credit Agreements?
·  Bachelor's or equivalent University degree, or equivalent work-related experience.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with very strong analytical skills.
·  Ability to multi-task and to work well under pressure, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
·  Able to understand complex and diverse instruments.
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