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Our Commercial Banking business serves over a million customers across more than 50 markets, ranging from small enterprises focused primarily on their home markets, through to corporates operating across borders. Whether it is working capital, term loans, trade finance or payments and cash management solutions, we provide the tools and expertise that businesses need to thrive. As the cornerstone of the HSBC Group, we give businesses access to a geographic network covering more than 90% of global trade and capital flows.
Through Business Banking our global network offers comprehensive support and services to businesses in the SME market. From expanding overseas to managing the cash and trade flows of an established enterprise, the Business Banking team of Relationship Managers and Product Specialists provides a range of end-to- end solutions designed to help small businesses reach their potential.
We are currently seeking a customer focused and commercially minded individual to join this team in the role of Agriculture Relationship Support Analyst.
The role of the Agriculture Relationship Support Analyst is to assist the Agriculture Directors by building strong relationships and carrying out existing and prospective customer needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out customer research, financial and credit analysis and helping to prepare for customer meetings. Other duties will include coordinating credit applications or renewals, risk escalation management while acting as the focal point for Agriculture Clients when necessary.
In this role you will:
• Provide support to the Agriculture Directors (ADs) enabling them to optimise the potential value of client relationships, improve client engagement and deliver appropriate solutions for customers
•Enable proactive client management by attending customer meetings with the ADs as necessary, and acting as the first point of contact for customers on daily credit-related enquiries
•Support the ADs with daily activities including client planning and documentation, co-ordination with product partners and ensuring data and call reports are updated accurately and in a timely manner
• Undertake financial, credit and profitability analysis, and prepare credit applications
• Monitor credit risk, including concern lists and credit control reports while analysing management information
To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:
• An understanding of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel and PowerPoint would be advantageous
• An understanding of Financial Accounts and Business Structures in order to interpret, analyse and assess credit risks
• Strong organisational skills with ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling productive and clear dialogue with customers and stakeholders
• A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships
This role is a hybrid role, that can be based in Edinburgh, Belfast or Glasgow.
As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes:
• Private healthcare for all UK-based employees
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work
• A contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
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: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
Telephone: +44 207 832 8500