Who is HSBC Innovation Banking?

HSBC Innovation Banking is 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 typically within the technology and life science sectors.

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic 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. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Here’s to never standing still. Come and join us!

The value you’ll add:

This role is part of the UK HSBC Innovation Banking Marketing Team. As an Associate, you will provide crucial support to the team across the board, and specifically within Content, Events and PR. This role is hands‑on and highly collaborative, working closely with internal stakeholders and agency partners to ensure the bank’s brand voice is consistent, credible and engaging everywhere that we show up.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a designated portfolio of small‑scale events, webinars and briefings
• Manage event timelines, logistics and attendee communication
• Develop event briefs, run of show documents and post‑event reports (where applicable)
• Serve as a point of contact for all BD events
• Manage the processing of all invoices for event managers (x4) including raising POs and ensuring timely payments to vendors
• Serve as the point of contact for all invoice queries for the events function
• Support contract processing for event managers
• Provide ad‑hoc support to Head of Events & Partnerships with monthly and quarterly mandatory reporting
• Attend specific industry events for networking and personal brand development regularly

Requirements:

• Excellent event and project management skills
• Understanding of the innovation ecosystem and key players within
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
• Excellent execution and delivery skills with a meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to work within a complex matrix organisation
• Ability to multi‑task and shift gears quickly; sense of urgency
• Flexibility needed as out of hours work will be required

Where you’ll be based:

Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office, with a current requirement to be in the office 2 days per week.

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.

Ifyouhaveaneedthatrequiresaccommodationsor changes duringtherecruitmentprocess, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500