Leading origination, execution and syndication of event-driven financings across a diverse range of transaction types
Advising corporate and financial sponsor clients to address and optimize capital structure requirements
Leading deal execution while managing communication and workflows across both internal and external stakeholders
Preparation of pitch materials and presentations including guiding junior resources, coordinating with team members both within the Leveraged Finance Team and across the firm as needed
Preparation and interpretation of financial analysis including, but not limited to, corporate operating models, leveraged buyout (LBO) models, debt and equity comparables, syndication and distribution strategies (including in-depth liquidity analysis to aid underwriting discussions) and other data analysis
Analysis of key macro-economic data, trends and developments and their impact on clients and capital markets in general
Execution of loan and bond syndication and bookrunning processes including management of issuers, ratings agencies, banks, and investors
Develop and maintain a network with the APAC leveraged finance market, financial sponsors and corporate finance teams
Maintaining dialogue with counterparts in the Leveraged Finance group globally in relation to cross-border transaction structuring, global market conditions and key trends
Supervising, directing and mentoring junior members of the team to execute tasks assigned to the team
Participating in drafting, review and negotiation of transaction related legal documentation including engagement letters, commitment papers, syndicated facility agreements and security documents
Managing internal approval and credit risk processes for transactions under review
Other duties as directed, which may include but are not limited to recruiting, culture and team building activities
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong analytical skills
Strong financial modeling skills
High degree of initiative and motivation
Strong attention to detail
Client focused
Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team
Ability to navigate complex situations and stakeholders
Strong communication skills
Minimum Education Requirement:
Relevant degree inAccounting/Finance/Commerce/Law
Prior corporate finance experience obtained at a top tier investment bank or an active regional bank in the Syndicated and Leveraged finance team
Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation would be an added advantage