Associate, Financing Group, Global Banking, Asia Pacific

The position is responsible for supporting the Financing Group Global Banking in Asia Pacific. Primary activities of Financing Group include corporate lending acquisition / leveraged finance fund finance infrastructure / project finance real estate finance asset finance debt capital markets (DCM) securitization and other financing solutions. Primary functions of Financing Group include origination execution structuring documentation cash flow modelling / financial analysis negotiation and closing of financing transactions and ongoing management of the existing loan portfolio. Candidate will collaborate with other teams / departments in origination / relationship coverage syndication / distribution management of middle-office legal and market / credit risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior colleagues and internal stakeholders to promote and develop Santanders Financing Group in the Asia Pacific region.

• Manage the preparation of internal credit papers and assist with coordination of due diligence term sheet negotiation documentation and financial closing activities.

• Develop and operate complex financial models ensuring they accurately reflect transaction terms and due diligence running sensitivity analysis and making adjustments as deals evolve.

• Structure and evaluate transactions through financial projections scenario analysis risk assessment and return analysis including local tax legal and regulatory matters.

• Instruct and supervise unit business manager in handling post-closing activities such as SPV management cashflow valuation and provisions for the loan portfolio.

• Assist with business origination activities and preparation of marketing materials.

• Support Santanders global coverage by collaborating with stakeholders in Europe United Kingdom United States and Latin America.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Accounting or Engineering preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure / project finance corporate finance M&A financial advisory; prior financial modelling experience required.

• Proven track record of successful financial closings including experience with international / regional corporates financial sponsors and government entities; established network of industry contacts is an advantage.

• Adept at handling multiple tasks logical reasoning and strong quantitative / analytical skills. Proven ability to deliver in a fast paced and result oriented environment.

• Strong interdisciplinary skills covering financing tax accounting financial modelling due diligence and documentation.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly.

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to establish collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work within a multi-disciplined team setting while retaining accountability for results.

• Fluency in English is a pre-requisite; other local languages will be viewed favourably.