Vice President/Director (Export Credit Agency Finance)

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to lead ECA-backed financings in APAC. The candidate will manage relationships with ECAs and clients, assess eligibility, and prepare marketing materials for opportunities. With a strong background in structured finance and at least 7 years of banking experience, you will contribute to expanding funding sources. This role offers a dynamic environment within a well-established banking branch.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of banking experience in ECA finance, structured finance, or project finance.
• Track record of originating and/or executing ECA-backed transactions in APAC.
• Strong knowledge across sectors like power, renewables, infrastructure, and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ECA-backed financings in APAC.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and project finance teams on financing opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with key ECAs and clients active in APAC.

Skills

ECA finance

Structured finance

Project finance

Financial modelling

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Company Profile

MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ECA-backed financings in APAC.
• Collaborate with relationship managers, sectors bankers, regional project finance teams and other product teams to originate ECA corporate and project financing opportunities.
• Lead / support preparation of pitchbooks and marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key ECAs and clients active in APAC.
• Assess ECA eligibility, develop financing terms and structures to ensure that risks are adequately mitigated.
• Lead ECA application processes, documentation and coordination with clients, lawyers and other financing parties (where applicable).
• Provide general support and assistance to relevant teams on ECA related matters.
• Contribute to appropriate monitoring of transactions in the ECA portfolio.
• Contribute to ongoing development and expansion of the bank's external funding sources and options in relation to ECA-backed financings.
• Support the origination and execution of selective non-ECA project finance transactions.
• Other duties as may be requested by the Head in support of the Department's ongoing business requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of banking experience in ECA finance, structured finance and/or project finance.
• Track record of originating and/or executing ECA-backed transactions in APAC.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and project ECA financing structures.
• Strong knowledge across sectors such as power and renewables, infrastructure, energy transition, natural resources in APAC markets.
• Strong structuring, analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant areas of law and accounting.
• Proficiency in multiple languages will be advantageous as there will be a need to support communication with non-English-speaking ECAs, around APAC.