Debt Origination Director

Our client is a global financial institution that is part of a worldwide group that is well established in many regions over the years.

Description

• Represent the debt business in a senior capacity, with emphasis on syndicated debt in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors, mainly project and structured finance debt transactions ranging from US$20mln to multi-billion transaction sizes, acting as a mandated lead arranger.

• Generate structured solutions, pricing and asset analysis, creation of term sheets to enable the deal team to offer optimal debt solutions as a key part of the financial offering to third-party customers.

• Originate and execute primary and secondary market transactions and thereby enhance new business and help enter new markets to build up asset volume, effectively contributing to the strategy of the segment as well as the overall strategic goals and ambitions to excel as sustainable entrepreneur.

• Coordinate with our Finance Advisory, Equity- and Risk Management teams within the businesses who are active in the region and work closely with the other team members beyond Asia Australia in sharing knowledge and ideas.

• Taking ownership with the evaluation and presentation of opportunities during prescreen and credit approval stages to the Managing Directors and Credit Committee whilst also collaborating with internal business partners (e.g. Risk Management, Legal Operations, etc.) to ensure transactions are completed and funded on time.

• Act as additional mentor and team ambassador of the Singapore Branch Internship Program which intends to contribute to the job readiness of Singaporean interns.

Profile

• Min bachelor's degree in finance or banking / MBA or equivalent qualification is recommended.

• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, ASIA, CPA considered an advantage

• Min 8 years relevant experience in a banking/ project and structured finance environment with at least 5 years' recent experience in the Asian markets; you should preferably already be based in Singapore.

• Broad and deep commercial understanding and awareness of finance industry in context of project and structured finance debt.

• Sound relationships with arranging banks, advisors, private equity developers and/or funds as well as key partners in the borrower community. Experience in leading and clubbing transactions will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of the Energy & Infrastructure Sectors, including key players, market dynamics and business mechanics will be preferred.

• Previous experience in involvement, negotiation and execution of complex project finance and related transactions is essential. In this regard, you should be able to demonstrate and upon request provide a (unanimous) list of successful projects closed in the preceding 3-5 years, plus elaboration on the exact role you played with these closings.

• A high-performance professional who possesses strong communication skills, experience in working in a multicultural environment and demonstratable stakeholder management expertise.

Job Offer

Attractive remuneration package in a stable environment with flexibilities in work life balance.

To apply online please click the Apply button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Gavin Teo (Lic No: R1328332) on +65 6416 9835