Vice President, LCMA Distribution

Job Purpose

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

The staff will support the Distribution Group Head.

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 the Underwriting committee.
4. Pitching: preparation of pitches/presentations; particularly on formulating sales and distribution strategy through SMBC's extensive global network.
5. Market Update: Investors’ calls, meetings, updates on current market trends and risk appetites, conduct soundings (when appropriate).
6. Update and maintain database (pricing, liquidity, structure, etc.) of loan deals in Asia.
7. Ad-hoc reporting.
8. Risk & Compliance: Attend to risk & compliance matters.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Business/Legal/Finance/Science/Maths.
2. Minimally 8 years of 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 relationships 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, motivated individual, and a team player.