Account Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and HSBC is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, HSBC assigned 15 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3556 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 87% match
- Likely 3534 (Financial accounts managers) · 8% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We’re currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Account Manager. This role will be based out of our Edinburgh office with hybrid working.
You’ll be responsible for the satisfaction of a portfolio of clients in Global Payment Solutions, ensuring customers receive a superior service experience both locally and globally. As the client’s single point of contact, you’ll be there to help them with those complex queries that fall beyond basic transactional queries.
As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll 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, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
In This Role You’ll
- Manage the liquidity and cash management needs of a portfolio of Financial Institutions and maintain relationships with key influencers in the client’s local or regional Treasury and Finance organisation
- Be accountable for the retention of annual revenue of your portfolio of clients, including capturing opportunities and supporting growth of your clients
- Be accountable for the identification of opportunities to deliver client service excellence locally and regionally; effectively managing any risks and issues
- Experience of client and customer relationship management in a professional environment is essential to this role
- The ability to continuously adapt to balance and prioritise different portfolio demands while managing requirements from multiple stakeholders
- Excellent time management, planning and organisation skills with ability to manage multiple time sensitive tasks
- Proven ability in identifying and meeting customer needs through matching a broad range of products and services
- A financial services background with an understanding of local and global cash management would be advantageous
- The ability to identify and address actual or potential business or relationship risks would be an advantage
- The ability to speak an additional European language would be advantageous but not essential for this team
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, socio-economic background 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 via [email protected] .
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with HSBC, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. HSBC holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, HSBC assigned 15 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3556 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.