Executive Director, APAC Loan Distribution & Underwriting

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in Singapore seeks a senior distribution and underwriting leader for APAC, with a focus on India, Thailand, and Indonesia. The role drives syndicated loan opportunities across the region, spanning corporate, structured and project finance, while guiding risk-aware underwriting and sell-down.

The candidate will build relationships with coverage teams, banks, funds and investors to expand CMA’s distribution capacity and fee income, and collaborate on investor-driven financing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• 12+ years in financial markets, syndications, distribution and corporate/structured banking.
• Strong knowledge of APAC loan markets, esp. India, Thailand and Indonesia.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive APAC loan distribution and underwriting with focus on India, Thailand and Indonesia.
• Execute distribution of syndicated loan opportunities across APAC to secure financing mandates.
• Lead underwriting approvals from feasibility through to sell-down with risk oversight.
• Build deep relationships with India, Thailand and Indonesia-focused teams, banks, funds and investors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support capital solutions tools and cross-border opportunities.
• Provide senior-level marketing support and ownership of complex transactions.

Skills

APAC distribution

Underwriting

Relationship management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

SMBC Group in Singapore seeks a senior distribution and underwriting leader for APAC, with a focus on India, Thailand, and Indonesia. The role drives syndicated loan opportunities across the region, spanning corporate, structured and project finance, while guiding risk-aware underwriting and sell-down.

The candidate will build relationships with coverage teams, banks, funds and investors to expand CMA’s distribution capacity and fee income, and collaborate on investor-driven financing solutions.