Corporate and Leveraged Finance Associate

Crédit Agricole Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an individual to assist in the origination of new business within Corporate & Leveraged Finance. Responsibilities include deal execution and support for junior team members, requiring a degree in finance or related fields and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate has strong financial analysis skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in TMT, leveraged & acquisition finance or M&A, syndicated loan origination.
• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Mandarin (ability to read and write) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the seniors in origination of new business for Corporate & Leveraged Finance.
• Support deal execution as a financial advisor, arranger, underwriter or agent.
• Research, prepare proposals or presentations to prospective clients.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Credit analysis

Financial modelling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant discipline

Job description

Summary

• Assist the seniors in the origination of new business for the department on Corporate & Leveraged Finance, including TMT and leveraged loans, Corporate Event-driven financing, and fund-financing transactions.
• Support the Rating and Capital Structure Advisory activity (modelling, pitch books, research etc.)
• Support deal execution as a capacity of financial advisor, arranger, underwriter or other roles (agent, etc.) throughout the Asia-Pacific region

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction execution: negotiation of the term sheet; preparation of credit process; financial modelling and documentation; ongoing monitoring of portfolio transaction
• Research, marketing and the preparation of proposals or presentations to prospective clients
• Drafting and follow-up of business opportunity memo, credit applications and annual reviews
• Generally, assistance to the teams in all commercial, execution, marketing and reporting / budgeting functions
• Support and guide the more junior members of the team
• Travel and irregular over‑time work may be required

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy. Complete any mandatory training in line with legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.
• Refrain from taking any steps which could lead to the removal of certification of fitness and properness to perform the role.
• Undertake all necessary steps to satisfy the annual certification process.
• Comply with all applicable conduct rules as prescribed by the relevant regulator.

Role Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant discipline
• At least 2 to 4 years’ relevant experience in TMT, leveraged & acquisition finance or M&A, syndicated loan origination
• Ability to multi-task and work within a dynamic and evolving environment
• Credit, financial analysis and financial modelling skills
• Detailed-minded with good organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Mandarin (ability to read and write) is a plus