Vice President, Corporate Finance

UOB Kay Hian; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Singapore is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Finance. This role involves managing and executing capital raising, M&A, and strategic advisory mandates. The successful candidate will lead junior associates and engage clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong financial skills, and effective communication abilities in English and potentially other Asian languages.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in corporate finance or investment banking.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling and transaction structuring.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of corporate finance transactions including M&A.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior associates.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during transactions.
• Contribute to business development and process improvements.

Skills

Financial modelling

Transaction structuring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

SGX Registered Professional

MAS CMS qualified

Job description

About UOB Kay Hian:

UOB Kay Hian is a regional financial services group headquartered in Singapore. We are a widely recognised brand in every country in which we have operations, a reputation built on our responsive and discreet service. In Singapore, we are the largest domestic broker based on the number of registered trading representatives employed. In addition to our broking agency services in equities, bonds, contracts for difference, daily leverage certificates, robo advisory, leveraged FX, structured products, unit trusts and commodities, we provide high value-added services in corporate advisory and fund raising, leveraging our wide network of corporate contacts and deep distribution capabilities to execute mergers & acquisitions, IPOs, secondary placements and other corporate finance and investment banking activities.

Vice President, Corporate Finance:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing a diverse range of corporate finance transactions, including capital raising, M&A and strategic advisory mandates. This role involves leading a team of junior associates, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of corporate finance transactions, focusing mainly on equity capital market fundraising and M&A as well as strategic advisory projects.
• Oversee preparation of financial models, valuation analyses, pitch books, and transaction documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, liaising with internal teams, clients, and external advisors (legal, tax, auditors).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management standards.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of junior associates, providing guidance on all aspects of transaction execution.
• Review and approve work outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, encouraging professional development.

Client Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for clients during transaction execution.
• Support senior management in maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting origination activities and preparing proposals.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and execution quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• SGX Registered Professional and MAS CMS qualified.
• Prior experience (at least 8 years) in corporate finance, investment banking or related advisory roles.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling, transaction structuring and execution.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in English. Ability to communicate effectively with clients/stakeholders in relevant Asian languages (e.g. Mandarin, Bahasa) is required for work‑related purposes.