(Senior) Credit Manager

UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) is a regional financial services Group headquartered in Singapore. We are a widely recognized brand in every country where we have operations. We have a reputation built on our responsive and discreet service. In Singapore, we are the largest (registered trading representatives) domestic broker. In addition to our broking agency services in equities, bonds, CFDs, DLCs, Robo, LFX and commodities, we provide high value-added services in corporate advisory and fund raising, leveraging our wide network of corporate contacts and deep distribution capabilities to execute IPOs, secondary placements and other corporate finance and investment banking activities.

Career with Regional Credit, UOBKH

As part of our robust growth in the structured credit space, we have openings for (Senior) Credit Manager in the Regional Credit (RC) department. RC, an integral part of our structured debt franchise in Asia, has the principal mandate for all wholesale structured debt products offered by UOBKH across the various business units, including prime brokerage, private wealth management, structured finance, and structured solutions well as our regional brokerage firms. All of our financing (proposals) commitments are structured, processed, and proposed through RC. This department plays a core role in delivering our strategy in the markets we choose to operate in.

What is the job like?

• A senior member of the department with principal transactor responsibilities.

• An authority on credit considerations, a debt structuring partner and expert/consultant resource to business units.

• To lead the conversation (from a credit perspective) on new opportunities including deal structuring, negotiation and developing bankable financing for the firm.

• To prepare and present the financing proposals to the credit committee with opportunity to showcase deal leadership to senior management

• To lead loan documentation negotiations and structuring discussions with the client to ensure compliance with local and international regulations and UOBKH credit policy guidelines.

• To guide and coach the junior team members with an active interest in their personal professional development.

• Other ad-hoc duties/projects as assigned by the Head of Department.

Who are we looking for?

• VP/SVP/Director level hire: at least 15 years of relevant experience in banking, private credit funds, private equity or investment related field

• Good grasp of accounting concepts: Well-versed in accounting rules and standards and how to interpret the financial statements of different industries to assess the credit standing of the underlying credit base

• Extensive sector experience: hands-on sector experience in various specialized industry verticals across the Asia Pacific, such as Real Estate, Utilities, Offshore & Marine, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, Natural Resources, Media & Technology, e-Commerce, Financial Institutions in the regional stock exchanges

• Good presentation skill: Able to understand complex deal structure/concept and explain it in a concise and clear manner

• Legal documentation skill: In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles from the credit perspective

What do we offer?

• Exceptional exposure to the most niche and complex deals across the entire capital structure – equity financing to structured senior secured debt.

• Extending your track record and credentials to some of the most specialized sectors, with highly bespoke structured financing transactions in some of the most significant regional markets.

• Collegiate, diverse and inclusive team set up, with plenty of latitude for aspiring professionals to deepen their skillsets and grow an impactful career in the financing space.

• Phenomenal opportunity to work and engage directly with senior management and significant visibility to the CEO

• Competitive remuneration will be commensurate with experience