Analyst/Associate, Financing Group, Global Banking, Asia Pacific

Santander; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking’s Financing Group in Asia Pacific is seeking an Analyst/Associate to support growth of its regional financing franchise. You will work across infra/project finance, acquisition/ leveraged finance, real estate and other structured products in a dynamic APAC team.

The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to structure and close transactions across multiple markets in Asia

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking/capital markets, project finance, structured finance or leveraged finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related.
• Strong credit, financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Knowledge of debt/loan capital markets and cross-border transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal English with collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure and execute financing transactions across infra/project finance, acquisition/leveraged finance, real estate, asset finance, syndicated loans, DCM, fund finance, securitization and other structured products.
• Prepare financial analyses, models, credit analysis, rating considerations and scenario analysis.
• Assist with client presentations, market updates, financing proposals, term sheets and internal papers.
• Coordinate due diligence, approvals, documentation and closing activities with internal and external parties.
• Support syndication and DCM execution, monitor market conditions and investor feedback.
• Work with senior members and regional teams to grow Santander’s Financing Group in Asia Pacific.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Attention to detail

Multitask management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Country: Hong Kong

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking’s Financing Group in Asia Pacific is seeking an Analyst/Associate to support the continued growth of its regional financing franchise. The team provides a broad range of financing solutions across infrastructure/project finance, acquisition / leveraged finance, real estate finance, asset finance, syndicated corporate loans, debt capital markets (DCM), fund finance, securitization and other structured financing products.

The candidate will work closely with senior team members, relationship coverage, syndication/distribution, legal, credit risk, market risk, compliance, operations/middle office and other internal teams and stakeholders.

This is a generalist Financing Group role requiring strong analytical capability, attention to detail and an interest in supporting multiple transaction types across sectors and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the origination, structuring and execution of financing transactions across infrastructure/project finance, acquisition/leveraged finance, real estate finance, asset finance, syndicated corporate loans, debt capital markets (DCM), fund finance, securitization and other structured financing products.
• Prepare financial analysis, financial models, credit analysis, rating considerations, comparable analysis, sensitivity cases, risk assessment and transaction return analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of client presentations, market updates, financing proposals, internal credit papers, committee materials, term sheets and other transaction documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence, internal approval processes, documentation and closing activities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Support syndication and DCM execution processes, including analysis of market conditions, pricing considerations, investor/lender feedback, distribution strategy and execution risks.
• Monitor existing transactions and support portfolio-related activities, including exposure monitoring, covenant compliance, waivers /amendments, refinancing opportunities and periodic credit reviews.
• Work with senior team members and global/regional stakeholders to support Santander’s Financing Group franchise in Asia Pacific.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years (for Associate) or 1-3 years (for Analyst) of relevant experience in investment banking/capital markets, project finance, structured finance and/or leveraged finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong credit, financial analysis and financial modelling skills, with the ability to assess cash flow profiles, downside scenarios, risk allocation, transaction returns and market comparables.
• Good understanding of financing documentation, due diligence, internal credit approval processes, syndication/distribution and cross-border transaction execution.
• Familiarity with debt/loan capital markets execution, including market updates, pricing dynamics, investor feedback, orderbook considerations and execution windows, will be viewed favourably.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment, with strong attention to detail and accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders; additional Asian languages will be viewed favourably.