Manager, Sales - Global Trade Solutions

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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. 

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a  Manager, Sales - Global Trade Solutions. 

In this role you will: 

• Manage a portfolio of Global Trade Solutions (GTS) clients in the Global Network Banking segment having headquarters in China to provide GTS solutions that meet the client’s trade and working capital needs in Singapore
• Establish new client relationships and strengthen existing ones by originating and executing sales strategy in conjunction with regional and country stakeholders
• Execute a robust growth plan to target new customers (New to Bank and New to Trade) for the GTS business including all facets of originating and executing GTS deals to drawdown and revenue growth
• Proactively identify core & structured trade finance opportunities and lead RFPs and client pitches and recommending innovative trade finance solutions that meet client objectives
• Devise client plans and strategies to identify sales opportunities in Singapore as well as increasing revenue for existing ones to achieve asset growth, sales or revenue targets
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, which may include relationship managers and product specialists, to maximise cross-selling opportunities for the bank
• Work with Client Implementation Services in a timely fashion to ensure an efficient transition process for complex clients
• Develop and drive changes and improvements to operating models, procedures and practices based on subject matter expertise and understanding of HSBC and market best practice
• Participating in events, initiatives, and activities to develop business opportunities
• Protecting the bank's reputation and ensuring an acceptable risk profile whilst deepening your understanding of the client through credit and customer due diligence reviews
• Support achievement of the HSBC vision, Values, goals and culture in personal behaviour, actions and decision making
• Manage & Partner with Relationship Managers on all credit risk matters including credit assessment/commitment/returns
• Assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions and showcase due consideration of bank’s reputation and objectives
• Communicate and adhere to HSBC policy and procedures in order to ensure good operational, financial and, policy and procedural compliance and early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise

To be successful you will need:  

• University degree holder (Finance, Business or related discipline) with strong experience in trade finance industry in front line roles
• Good client network and track record of leading trade finance transactions
• Extensive knowledge of global trade solutions, services, products and techniques
• ​Strong financial and analytical skills with good problem analysis (identifying problems, recognising important information, establishing connections and providing solutions)
• Ability to interact with business customers at all levels
• A collaborative team player, who can work on a self-directed basis, and balance multiple diverse priorities and stakeholders
• Strong independent contributor, who is comfortable working on multiple assignments, where the teams will often be distributed across the globe and culturally diverse
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and the ability to deliver compelling presentations. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred to effectively engage with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders

Opening up a world of opportunity 
 

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