Associate, Structured Finance, Global Debt Financing, Asia Pacific

Associate, Structured Finance, Global Debt Financing, Asia Pacific

Country: Hong Kong

The position is responsible for supporting the Structured Finance Group, GDF in Asia Pacific.  Primary activities of Structured Finance Group include fund finance, infrastructure / project finance, real estate finance, asset finance, securitization and other structured financing solutions. Primary functions of Structured Finance Group include origination, execution, structuring, documentation, cash flow modelling / financial analysis, negotiation and closing of structured finance transactions and ongoing management of the existing structured finance loan portfolio.  Candidate will collaborate with other teams / departments in origination / relationship coverage, syndication / distribution, management of middle-office, legal, market- / credit-related functions / risks. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior colleagues and internal stakeholders to promote and develop Santander’s Structured Finance Group, GDF franchise 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 Santander’s global coverage by collaborating with stakeholders in Europe, United Kingdom, United States, and Latin America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 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.