Vice President, Acquisition & Strategic Finance

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Overview

In this front office role, you will work on deal structuring and execution, and will contribute to the wider strategy of expansion for the business line. You will be joining a global team and you will take responsibility for and gain exposure to a variety of different products (Asian LBO, US Term Loan B, bridge to bond, corporate loans) and client segments – including private equity funds and mid to large corporates.

The role will require strong communication and collaborative working capabilities: as well as working with the Singaporean team, you will be working closely with teams across Sydney, Hong Kong, New York, London and Paris.

Main Responsibilities:

Key tasks include assisting the team with the following:

• To pitch clients for financing ideas and to originate transactions;
• Detailed credit risks analysis: business description, industry review, competitive positioning, SWOT analysis, etc;
• Financial analyses: historical performance review, financial forecast and free cash flow analysis;
• Construction & review of financial models and key ratios and concepts used therein;
• Internal credit process in line with the policies and requirements of Natixis;
• To conduct regular credit reviews, waivers and amendments and internal reporting. Active participation in the restructuring situations if necessary;
• To identify opportunities for cross sell with other banking products, share information internally.

Requirements Skills:

• Minimum 6-8 years of previous experience in:
• Leveraged finance / structured finance / DCM / corporate finance / investment banking;
• M&A;
• Transaction services / audit;
• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, economics or business;
• Experience and knowledge in the Southeast Asia and India market is a plus;
• Desire to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization / hands on approach;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with positive attitude;
• Ability to exercise a well-balanced judgement between commercial considerations and credit risk;
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with ability to work with clients and internal stakeholders across different cultures and time-zones;
• Team player / collegiate personality.