Assistant Director, Structured Finance

Bank of China; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China Singapore Branch seeks an Assistant Director for its Structured Finance Team within the Investment Banking Division to lead origination, structuring and execution of complex Project Finance and Structured Export Finance/ECA transactions for top-tier clients.

The role requires a degree from a recognized university, at least 5 years in Project/Structured Export Finance, and fluency in English with Mandarin for liaising with China-based clients.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project and Structured Export Finance/ECA.
• Proven track record working with Investment Banking teams.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin required to liaise with China-based clients.
• Deep understanding of Project Finance principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive origination and execution of Project Financing, Structured Export Financing and ECA.
• Advise, structure and execute complex, large-scale financing solutions with Corporate Banking RMs and Product teams.
• Contribute to associated Financial Market hedging solutions as part of those transactions.
• Collaborate on thought-pieces (pitchbooks) for event-driven ideas from IBD teams.
• Draw up term sheets, credit memos, financial models and internal approval documents.
• Monitor risk profile and manage portfolio conditions throughout project life.
• Support industry research, country and sector strategies and benchmarking.
• Maintain active pipeline discussions with related divisions.
• Liaise with stakeholders; manage client contact in marketing and execution phases.
• Develop complex Project Finance models and supervise output by junior staff.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Fluent in English

Mandarin

Education

Degree from a recognized university

Job description

Job Summary

Bank of China Singapore Branch seeks an Assistant Director for its Structured Finance Team, housed under the Investment Banking Department, as part of the branch’s Investment Banking Division, to lead origination, structuring, and execution of complex Project Finance and Structured Export Finance/ECA transactions, advising top-tier global clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive origination and execution of Project Financing, Structured Export Financing and ECA. Oversee relevant portfolio and customer relationship on a daily basis.
• Advise, structure and execute complex and large-scale financing solutions tailored to clients' needs, through partnering Corporate Banking RMs and Product teams
• Contribute to associated Financial Market hedging solutions as part of aforementioned transactions
• Partner advisory teams within the Division on thought-pieces (pitchbooks) for event driven ideas generated by IBD, comprising of integrated debt (bonds, loans), and hedging solutions
• Draw up term sheets, credit memos, financial modelling and info memos, periodic review of assigned portfolio, as well as the preparation and coordination of internal approval documents
• Active management of the overall risk profile of assets throughout project life, including ongoing monitoring of client and project conditions, proactive risk identification, recommendation of risk mitigants, and management reporting
• Support industry related research and strategy exercises such as development of new growth areas, country strategies and industry benchmarking
• Maintain active pipeline discussions and collaboration with Corporate Banking, Financial Markets, Transaction Banking, Private Banking, Risk Management, etc
• Liaise with external and internal relevant stakeholders, assess risk factors and tailor-make bespoke solutions
• Maintain client contact in both the marketing and execution phases of transactions
• Build complex Project Finance models and quality stamping/ assuming responsibility for different output generated by junior staff (i.e. presentations, credit proposals)
• Coaching, training and development of junior team members

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project and Structured Export Finance/ECA
• Proven track record working alongside Investment Banking, Sector Coverage, Strategic Advisory, and Corporate Finance teams
• Fluent in English; fluency in Mandarin required to liaise effectively with clients based in China
• Deep understanding and expertise in Project Finance principles and practices