Job Description

Senior Vice President, Structured Finance GroupCountry: SingaporeRole DescriptionThe position is responsible for supporting the Structured Finance Group in Asia Pacific. The Structured Finance Group provides and advises on infrastructure finance, real estate finance, acquisition / leveraged finance, asset finance, fund finance and other structured financing solutions. Primary functions of Structured Finance Group include debt advisory, origination, underwriting, 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

• Lead a product / geographical pillar (e.g., debt advisory pillar, Australia and New Zealand market pillar, etc.) within the Structured Finance Group as a senior member of the team.
• Lead the business origination / execution activities and preparation of marketing materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal stakeholders to promote and develop Santanders Structured Finance Group franchise in the Asia Pacific region.
• Direct / manage the preparation of internal credit papers, financial modelling, and assist with coordination of due diligence, term sheet negotiation, documentation, and closing activities.
• Develop / review 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.
• Support Santanders global coverage by collaborating with global stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or Engineering required.
• Minimum 9 to 10 years of relevant work experience in M&A, financial advisory, debt advisory, infrastructure / project finance, real estate finance, leveraged finance or securitization.
• Proven track record of successful financial closings, including experience with international / regional financial sponsors, corporates and government entities.
• 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 and any additional local language will be viewed favourably.

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