Vice President Structured & Project Finance, Global Corporate Banking

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director to lead structured finance transactions across Asia. This role involves developing project finance initiatives, managing complex credit processes, and building relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of key sectors like Renewables and Infrastructure, and be adept at navigating the complexities of financing greenfield and brownfield projects. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about strategic leadership, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of sectors like Renewables, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure.
• Ability to manage complex project structures and legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead credit origination and execution process for structured finance transactions.
• Develop and execute Project Finance business in the region.
• Monitor sector trends and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Finance

Structured Finance

Credit Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Why Join

You will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing structured finance transactions in OCBC’s target markets in Asia and beyond. Working within SPFA, a specialized product team, you will collaborate closely with sector coverage teams in Singapore and overseas branches, as well as other product teams within Global Wholesale Banking. If you are passionate about working on multiple transactions across sectors in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A deep understanding of key sectors including Renewables, Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, infrastructure, etc.
• The ability to handle complex project structures and address commercial, technical, and legal issues in financing greenfield and brownfield projects.
• To be detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and a relationship builder capable of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• To manage multiple transactions independently and proactively.
• As an Executive Director, to provide leadership within the team and across the bank with strategic initiatives and guidance to colleagues.

What you will do

1. Develop and execute Project Finance (PF) and Export Credit Agency (ECA) Finance business in the region, including select transactions handled by overseas Structured Finance teams.
2. Lead the entire credit origination, due diligence, documentation, and execution process, including credit risk assessment and structuring, preparation of credit applications, and managing documentation until financial close.
3. Originate new transactions in the region.
4. Monitor sector trends and stay updated on market conditions affecting the portfolio and new business prospects.
5. Identify and pursue topical business development themes to generate new business opportunities beyond usual themes.
6. Assist in developing and reviewing the strategic direction of the Structured Finance business.
7. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (relationship bankers, credit, overseas branches) and external stakeholders (clients, banks, advisors).
8. Provide mentoring to junior team members.