Job Summary
Bank of China Singapore Branch seeks an Assistant Director for its Structured Finance Team, housed under the Investment Banking Department, as part of the branch’s Investment Banking Division, to lead origination, structuring, and execution of complex Project Finance and Structured Export Finance/ECA transactions, advising top-tier global clients.
Responsibilities
Drive origination and execution of Project Financing, Structured Export Financing and ECA. Oversee relevant portfolio and customer relationship on a daily basis.
Advise, structure and execute complex and large-scale financing solutions tailored to clients' needs, through partnering Corporate Banking RMs and Product teams
Contribute to associated Financial Market hedging solutions as part of aforementioned transactions
Partner advisory teams within the Division on thought-pieces (pitchbooks) for event driven ideas generated by IBD, comprising of integrated debt (bonds, loans), and hedging solutions
Draw up term sheets, credit memos, financial modelling and info memos, periodic review of assigned portfolio, as well as the preparation and coordination of internal approval documents
Active management of the overall risk profile of assets throughout project life, including ongoing monitoring of client and project conditions, proactive risk identification, recommendation of risk mitigants, and management reporting
Support industry related research and strategy exercises such as development of new growth areas, country strategies and industry benchmarking
Maintain active pipeline discussions and collaboration with Corporate Banking, Financial Markets, Transaction Banking, Private Banking, Risk Management, etc
Liaise with external and internal relevant stakeholders, assess risk factors and tailor-make bespoke solutions
Maintain client contact in both the marketing and execution phases of transactions
Build complex Project Finance models and quality stamping/ assuming responsibility for different output generated by junior staff (i.e. presentations, credit proposals)
Coaching, training and development of junior team members
Required competencies and certifications
Degree from a recognized university
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project and Structured Export Finance/ECA
Proven track record working alongside Investment Banking, Sector Coverage, Strategic Advisory, and Corporate Finance teams
Fluent in English; fluency in Mandarin required to liaise effectively with clients based in China
Deep understanding and expertise in Project Finance principles and practices
A Foreign Bank, established in China