Description
HSBC is seeking an Associate Director to join its Equity Sales team in New York. The role focuses on servicing institutional clients across the Americas for Asia and Emerging Markets cash equity products, leveraging HSBC's global platform and strong on-the-ground presence in Asia.
You will deliver differentiated ideas, access, and execution to leading asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, insurers, and sovereign investors in the Americas.
Responsibilities:
- Act as primary sales contact for a portfolio of Americas-based institutional clients for cash equities.
- Develop and execute a clear coverage plan to grow revenues and wallet share.
- Distribute actionable trade ideas across Asian single stocks, baskets, indices, sector and thematic strategies, and event-driven opportunities.
- Provide timely market color on Asia's equity markets, flows, and positioning tailored to client needs.
- Coordinate closely with research, trading, corporate access, and capital markets to deliver integrated solutions and access to Asian corporates.
- Support distribution of primary equity transactions, blocks, and placements to the Americas client base.
- Maintain rigorous standards around conduct, risk management, regulatory compliance, and data quality.
Requirements:
- Extensive equity sales experience, ideally with a focus on Asia or emerging markets and institutional clients.
- Demonstrated revenue track record and established relationships with Americas-based institutional investors.
- Strong knowledge of Asian equity markets, key indices, sectors, and market structure.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident discussing stock and sector ideas with senior investment professionals.
- Fluent English speaker; Mandarin language skills are a plus.
- FINRA registrations (e.g., Series 7 and 63) or ability to obtain within required timeframes.
- Highly motivated, client-focused, and collaborative, with strong integrity and risk awareness.
- Ability to work in a high-paced and dynamic environment.
As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including a robust Wellness Hub, in a welcoming and inclusive work environment.