Vice President, Transaction Management & Legal

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) invites applications for a Vice President, Transaction Management & Legal to lead Asia Structured Debt Vertical (ASDV) transactions. You will structure deals, negotiate documents, liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel, and drive transactions to completion.

Success requires a law degree with substantial PQE, deep banking process knowledge, and experience in securitisation or related areas.

Qualifications

• Law degree holder with at least 8-10 PQE. Good experience in providing legal advice on matters and transaction management services pertaining to the current set of ASDV products.

Responsibilities

• Manages Asia Structured Debt Vertical (ASDV) transactions in collaboration with ASDV business units (BU), including structuring of transactions, negotiation of transaction documents, liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel and managing transactions to completion.
• Assist with, review and negotiate deal‑specific legal documentation (NDAs, NRLs, note issuance documentation, mandate letters, term sheets, loan agreements and security documentation, legal opinions etc) on behalf of SMBC to ensure that the Bank’s position is still preserved and internal requirements are adhered to while still managing commercial relationships with BU RMs.
• Instructing and supervising the work of external counsel on ASDV transactional and advisory matters, in coordination with internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Supports other team members as required and co‑ordinates with internal stakeholders both within Singapore and regionally as appropriate.
• Acts as a point of contact for the ASDV originators and other internal stakeholders, to facilitate resolution of issues, escalating more complex and atypical matters to more senior members.
• Utilises expertise to make independent judgments to deal with a variety of situations, with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Transaction Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Tools

External Counsel Coordination

Job description

Date: Sep 20, 2026

Location: Singapore

Vice President, Transaction Management & Legal

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Asia Structured Debt Vertical (ASDV) transactions in collaboration with ASDV business units (BU), including structuring of transactions, negotiation of transaction documents, liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel and managing transactions to completion.
• Assist with, review and negotiate deal‑specific legal documentation (NDAs, NRLs, note issuance documentation, mandate letters, term sheets, loan agreements and security documentation, legal opinions etc) on behalf of SMBC to ensure that the Bank’s position is still preserved and internal requirements are adhered to while still managing commercial relationships with BU RMs.
• Instructing and supervising the work of external counsel on ASDV transactional and advisory matters, in coordination with internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Supports other team members as required and co‑ordinates with internal stakeholders both within Singapore and regionally as appropriate.
• Acts as a point of contact for the ASDV originators and other internal stakeholders, to facilitate resolution of issues, escalating more complex and atypical matters to more senior members.
• Utilises expertise to make independent judgments to deal with a variety of situations, with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate.

Requirements for Vice President:

• Law degree holder with at least 8-10 PQE. Good experience in providing legal advice on matters and transaction management services pertaining to the current set of ASDV products. Able to apply knowledge in area of specialization to produce “value‑added” results.
• In depth knowledge of a wide range of processes within various banking functions. Able to utilise knowledge and experience to implement effective control processes for the team, and to adapt to changing business needs.
• At least 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in securitisation, capital markets, derivatives or related areas.
• Familiarity or exposure to CLOs, CLNs, TRS, CDS, leveraged notes, repacks, synthetic structures, derivatives desirable.
• Team player and demonstrated ability to work across all levels of the organization. Strong stakeholder and people management skills to ensure the delivery of effective and compliant processes and solutions to facilitate the objectives of the team and the Bank.
• Strong analytical, problem solving attitude, with good communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical processes and operational strategies.
• Proactive, independent and resourceful.
• Able to work under time constraints and pressure.