Vice President – Specialised Finance, Capital Markets Group APAC

MUFG SECURITIES ASIA LIMITED Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial services firm is seeking a professional for a senior role focused on managing underwriting risks and syndication strategies in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of experience in banking and finance, along with strong decision-making and communication skills. Familiarity with global capital markets is essential. This position offers the chance to work on innovative financial solutions while collaborating with teams globally, making a significant impact on revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years experience in Banking and Finance.
• Specialised Finance experience is a plus.
• Strong sense of accountability and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of investor requirements.
• Provide support to senior team members in financial analysis.
• Oversee preparation of underwriting applications and deal memos.
• Collaborate with distribution teams to obtain market insights.
• Develop relationships with counterparts in other banking institutions.

Skills

Banking and Finance experience

Knowledge of global capital markets

Communication skills

Decision making skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bloomberg skills

Education

Undergraduate/Master's Degree

CFA (preferred)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of investor and SF sponsor requirements in terms of risk appetite, structure and pricing in order to assess and take underwriting risk and ensure a successful syndication of all PF transactions.

• Maintain strong understanding of SF fundamentals (structure, financial model, due diligence, documentation)

• Production and maintenance of high-quality market research on pricing, participations, deal structures and investor activity as required for tailor-made client presentations, pitches, underwriting/stretch hold applications as well as thought leadership

• Provide support to senior origination team members in opportunity identification, financial analysis, pricing and liquidity insights, as well as syndication/execution strategy

• Oversee preparation of underwriting applications, deal screening support memos and other internal requirements to facilitate seamless deal execution

• Play a lead role in “stretch hold” transactions where MUFG actively manages its SF assets to select investors post financial close. This covers the deal origination phase (i.e. determining pricing and appetite) through to distribution (client and investor interaction, Q&A and settlement)

• Drive various SF initiatives to deliver on the team’s revenue goals, including evaluating bespoke deal opportunities, new distribution pathways and emerging business lines (e.g. ratings advisory, project bonds)

• Collaborate with MUFG distribution teams and other regional and global syndicate teams to obtain latest market insights and drive MUFG’s O&D strategy

• Work in partnership with colleagues across all regions (within both CMG and Project Finance, GAFO, Real Estate, ECTFD, Fund Finance) to develop and broaden the overall relationship with core clients by providing high quality support and product interface with regards to capital markets (Loans and Bonds) financing opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network to ensure appropriate engagement and support to develop, secure and maximise product opportunities, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration.

• Develop and maintain effective relationship with counterparts in other banking institutions as well as financial sponsors to maximise market profile, origination opportunities as well as deal efficiency and collaboration opportunities

• Develop a practical understanding of all core systems and procedures within Capital Markets with a view to implement efficiencies and improvements where possible.

• Contribute to build MUFG’s brand within the SF segments to generate a pipeline of deal flow consistent with our sector vertical approach, target size range and geographic focus

Requirements

• Minimum 9 years experience in Banking and Finance
• Candidates with Specialised Finance experience will be positively received
• Degree level education – Undergraduate/Masters Degree. CFA, also positively receive
• Strong knowledge of global capital markets products and investors
• A positive, tenacious “can do” attitude with a desire to build and develop a client franchise
• Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A pro‑active, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement; strong problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skill and numerical skill
• Excellent Microsoft Office and Bloomberg skills