Project Finance Manager, Structured and Project Finance – Singapore Office

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you’ll be involved in landmark transactions helping Canadian companies bring their vision, passion and innovation to the global marketplace. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact?

Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.

The EDC branch office in Singapore serves as a hub for the Asia Pacific region. The branch allows us to more effectively support our Asian and Canadian customers as they go, grow and succeed internationally.

Overview

EDC's Structured and Project Finance Team is a significant player in global project and infrastructure finance. Since its establishment in 1995, EDC's Structured and Project Finance Team has closed over 640 financing transactions globally, accounting for financings in excess of USD 53 billion.

EDC Project Finance team is active in a variety of industries, including energy, infrastructure, renewables, mining and metals and telecommunications. Counterparties to EDC's Project Finance transactions include top-tier international sponsors, exporters, law firms and international Project Finance and investment banks.

EDC is looking for an experienced project finance professional to join our Structured and Project Finance Team based in Singapore. We offer a unique opportunity for a finance professional seeking an exciting career in international project finance to become a key member in one of the leading project finance teams. Reporting to a Regional Manager, Structured and Project Finance, the selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of delivery of limited recourse project financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead originating, structuring and execution of large-scale project finance transactions. Financing structures will vary depending on client requirements, including structured, project and acquisition financing transactions.
• Directs the financial analysis of project finance transactions using detailed cash flow models.
• Conducts due diligence and assesses all project and transaction risks, negotiates mitigants and financial terms and conditions as required and establishes appropriate transaction pricing.
• Manages external advisors and counterparties as required.
• Makes credit recommendations and obtains all required approvals.
• Negotiates changes or develops documentation as required, in collaboration with legal counsel.
• Oversees the work of a broader deal team which includes Associates and various internal advisors; provides leadership, coaching, training and mentorship roles to members of the deal team.
• Responsible for managing the portfolio throughout the life of the transactions.
• Supports the Regional Manager in prospecting new opportunities and engaging in business development.

Screening Criteria

• Minimum 7 years of underwriting or advising on structured and project finance transactions.
• Knowledge of financing of either Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Mining and Metals or Telecom sectors.
• MBA with a focus on finance or international business, or equivalent education and work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong credit and financial analysis skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focus and ability to build strong customer relationships
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Personal agility
• Knowledge of general business practices, international business issues and economics

Assets

• Sector knowledge in renewables, power, mining or infrastructure.
• CFA or other professional designation
• Ability to communicate in both official languages, as well as other key international trading market languages

Location

• Please be advised that this position is based at our Singapore Branch Office, situated in the Marina Bay Financial Centre.

Salary Range

• Salaries typically range from $160,000 to $239,000 SGD annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Eligibility

• EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Singapore at the time of application (Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

• EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.