Vice President, LCMA Distribution

Job Purpose

The requested staff will be part of Distribution Group covering underwriting, syndication and distribution of Loans for the South and South East Asia region.

The staff will be support Distribution Group Head.

Job Responsibilities

• 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;
• Internal Approvals: preparation of syndication strategy liquidity analysis.
• Preparation and presentation of underwriting papers for Underwriting committee
• Pitching: preparation of pitches/presentations; particularly on formulating sales and distribution strategy through SMBC extensive global network, etc;
• Market Update: Investors’ calls, meetings, update on current market trend and risk appetites, conduct soundings (when appropriate), etc;
• Update and maintain database (pricing, liquidity, structure, etc.) of loan deals in Asia;
• Ad-hoc report; and
• Risk & Compliance: Attend to risk & compliance matters

Job Requirements

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