Vice President | Director - Structured Finance Department

SMBC Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Parental Leave

Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF)

Me Time

Comprehensive Insurance

Social Contribution Leave

Job summary

SMBC Group, a leading financial services institution, seeks a Vice President/Director in Structured Finance to originate and execute project and structured finance transactions across mining & metals, energy, and natural resources sectors. The role covers credit analysis, deal structuring, and client engagement within Australia and New Zealand.

The successful candidate will lead complex financial analyses, supervise credit applications, negotiate documentation, and contribute to SMBC’s

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of project finance, structured finance, or corporate finance experience.
• Experience in arranging/advising on transactions in infrastructure, oil & gas, power & utilities, mining & metals or natural resources sectors.
• Track-record of originating and closing deals in Australia and New Zealand.
• Understanding of credit risk of transactions and evaluating credit of complex transactions.
• Strong financial & analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing reputation of the bank by originating and executing transactions and introducing new clients to the bank.
• Prepare and supervise credit applications for new transactions, including technical, financial and financing structure elements to present to Credit.
• Negotiation of documentation and closing of potential transactions.
• Assist in enhancing the reputation of SMBC as a preferred Project /Structured Finance Bank whilst contributing to meeting agreed team targets.
• Supporting senior managers on new business opportunities through analysis and review of financial information.
• Prepare presentations and reports on behalf of senior managers for presentation to external and internal parties.
• Develop and maintain close contacts within the banking and non-bank financial services industry community.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and branch policies and procedures, which apply to SMBC and/or its operations.
• Other duties as required by SMBC.

Job description

Vice President | Director - Structured Finance Department

1d ago , from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

At SMBC, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a community that values respect, growth, and making an impact every day. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to help you balance work, family, and your personal goals:

• Great Place to Work Certified:Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we provide a welcoming and supportive culture where your contributions are valued.
• Parental Leave:Enjoy competitive parental leave to support you through life’s important milestones.
• Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF):As a Gold member, employees have access to events, professional development courses, and valuable networking opportunities.
• Me Time:Take 2 paid hours off each month to focus on your wellbeing—because your health matters.
• Comprehensive Insurance:Permanent employees benefit from SMBC-funded Life, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), and Group Salary Continuance Insurance for peace of mind.
• Social Contribution Leave:Take one day each year to volunteer and give back to your community with paid Social Contribution leave.

At SMBC, we believe our strength lies in our diverse workforce - people who bring their unique perspectives and talents to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to grow both professionally and personally.

This position is responsible for the origination and execution of project and structured finance transactions as well as financial advisory services consistent with the objectives of Structured Finance Department Asia and SMBC Group. The key responsibilities of this role include undertaking detailed credit and financial analysis of Project and Structured Finance transactions that assists with enhancing customer revenues and ROEs. The role will cover Mining & Metals, Energy, and Natural Resources sectors.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Enhancing reputation of the bank by originating and executing transactions and introducing new clients to the bank.
• Prepare and supervise credit applications for new transactions, including technical, financial and financing structure elements to present to Credit.
• Negotiation of documentation and closing of potential transactions.
• Assist in enhancing the reputation of SMBC as a preferred Project /Structured Finance Bank whilst contributing to meeting agreed team targets.
• Supporting senior managers on new business opportunities through analysis and review of financial information.
• Prepare presentations and reports on behalf of senior managers for presentation to external and internal parties.
• Develop and maintain close contacts within the banking and non-bank financial services industry community.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and branch policies and procedures, which apply to SMBC and/or its operations.
• Other duties as required by SMBC.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum of 8 years of project finance, structured finance, or corporate finance experience.
• Experience in arranging/advising on transactions in the infrastructure, oil & gas, power & utilities, mining & metals or natural resources sectors.
• Track-record of originating and closing deals in Australia and New Zealand.
• Understanding of credit risk of transactions and evaluating credit of complex transactions.
• Strong financial & analytical skills.

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