Head of Investment Banking

Shinhan Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinhan Bank is seeking a senior investment banking professional to lead project and acquisition finance initiatives across Southeast Asia and India, leveraging deep knowledge of finance and regulatory landscapes.

The role centers on originating deals with private equity sponsors, coordinating with partner banks on co-financing and loan syndication, and guiding credit underwriting decisions with strong governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Admin, or related discipline.
• CFA or CPA is preferred.
• Familiarity with MAS regulations and compliance standards.
• Minimum 8 years in investment banking or corporate finance with SEA exposure.
• Leadership in managing P&L and regulatory engagement.
• Fluent in English; Korean required for conference with Head Office.
• High integrity and governance focus.
• Collaborative, with experience leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of project and acquisition finance transactions across Southeast Asia and India.
• Originate deals by cultivating relationships with private equity sponsors.
• Identify and pursue co-financing opportunities through engagement with partner banks.
• Coordinate with banks to support loan syndication of underwritten positions.
• Oversee internal credit approval processes for underwriting and investment decisions.

Skills

Project finance

Acquisition finance

Relationship management

P&L leadership

Regulatory engagement

Korean language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

• Lead the execution of project finance and acquisition finance transactions across Southeast Asia and India
• Originate deals by cultivating and maintaining relationships with private equity sponsors
• Identify and pursue co-financing opportunities through active engagement with partner banks
• Maintain close coordination with banks to support loan syndication of underwritten positions
• Oversee internal credit approval processes for credit underwriting and investment decisions

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, or related discipline from a recognized university
• Professional certifications such as: CFA, CPA is preferred
• Familiarity with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations and compliance standards
• Minimum 8 years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance, with substantial exposure to the Singapore and/or Southeast Asia markets
• Leadership experience in managing P&L, strategic planning, and regulatory engagement
• Fluent in English
• Proficiency in Korean is required for the conference and communication with the relevant department at Head Office
• High professional integrity and commitment to compliance and governance
• Culturally sensitive and collaborative, with experience leading diverse teams