Syndication Manager, Investment (Perm, Central)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to support financing opportunities, manage loan portfolios, and contribute to fund investments. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Finance or related fields and have 5-7 years of experience in investment banking, strong analytical skills, and effective stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in investment banking or structured financing.
• Understanding of credit lending and risk assessment.
• Ability to use relevant analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the origination of new financing opportunities.
• Review and manage loan documentation and execution.
• Oversee and manage the loan portfolio.
• Contribute to planning and coordination of liquidity management.

Skills

Financial analysis skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Market practices understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Job description

Job Description

1. Support the origination of new financing opportunities by:

• Establishing and nurturing relationships with potential clients
• Conducting market research and analysis of industry trends

2. Review and provide support for extending loans to various industrial sectors, including:

• Conducting due diligence and preparing credit applications for the internal Credit Committee
• Managing all aspects of execution, from loan documentation, drawdown, to monitoring

3. Arrange syndicated loans and execute necessary procedures, including:

• Liaising with relevant parties for the preparation of financing documents
• Negotiating terms with borrowers and coordinating financing with other banks
• Arranging relevant services for the execution, management, and monitoring of financing

4. Oversee and manage the loan portfolio throughout the lifespan of transactions, including:

• Managing various requests from borrowers (e.g., amendments, waivers) as needed
• Performing credit reviews on executed deals

5. Manage fund investments by:

• Conducting comprehensive due diligence on new fund proposals, including investment strategy, structure, track record, fund terms, and structures from an LP perspective
• Reviewing and monitoring performance of previously approved fund investments
• Ensuring compliance with internal investment guidelines and regulatory requirements

6. Provide support and coordinate with team members for liquidity and portfolio management, including:

• Assisting treasury team in planning the supply and demand of the bank’s funds
• Actively contributing to planning of the bank’s business operations and strategies

7. Contribute to the enhancement of credit-related policies, guidelines, and practices where necessary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 5-7 years of working experiences in investment banking including corporate financing, project financing or structured financing; relevant experiences in fund investment preferred.
• Strong understanding of financials and financial analysis skills
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA preferred
• Understanding of market practices in syndicated loan operations and PE investments
• Solid understanding of the functional aspects of credit lending, risk assessment, syndicated financing, debt restructuring, PE investments and familiarity with relevant regulations and guidelines
• Ability to use relevant tools and analytical methods necessary to perform tasks effectively
• Positive attitude with good teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities
• Highly motivated, fast learner, and able to carry forward given tasks independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)