Director, LCMA Distribution

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Execution & bookrunning: preparation for launch of syndicated loans including preparation of IMs, bank lists, invite letters; roadshow meeting schedule and logistics, roadshow presentation materials coordination of site visits, following up with banks and responding to/coordinating responses on Q&A;
2. Internal Approvals: preparation of syndication strategy liquidity analysis.
3. Preparation and presentation of underwriting papers for Underwriting committee
4. Pitching: preparation of pitches/presentations; particularly on formulating sales and distribution strategy through SMBC extensive global network, etc;
5. Market Update: Investors’ calls, meetings, update on current market trend and risk appetites, conduct soundings (when appropriate), etc;
6. Update and maintain database (pricing, liquidity, structure, etc.) of loan deals in Asia;
7. Ad-hoc report; and
8. Risk & Compliance: Attend to risk & compliance matters

Job Requirements

1. Bachelors degree in Business/Legal/Finance/Science/ Maths
2. Minimally 10 years experience in financial/banking markets - preferably in Syndications & Corporate Banking
3. LCM/Syndicate/Distribution experience of at least 5 years
4. Relevant sales experience dealing face to face with end clients
5. Strong relationship with Asian bank and Non-bank participants in the loan markets
6. Possess good credit and structuring skills
7. Proficient in financial analysis
8. Good understanding of loan documentation and APLMA standards
9. Good understanding of APLMA transfer docs.
10. Proficient in working with software such as Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
11. Good written and oral communication skills
12. Pro-active, results driven and motivated individual and a team player