Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's Renewables, Utilities & Infrastructure (RUI) team is looking to hire a Director for originating and executing transactions with focus on client coverage across Asia. The RUI team provides lending and advisory solutions across various asset including Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydro, Roads and Airports, with increasing focus on ESG related business and energy transition.

Key Roles/Responsibilities:

Deal origination:
Maintain close relationship with existing clients and develop new relationships
Take responsibility in covering specifics markets and identify new opportunities across the region
Sector coverage banking activities including marketing, pitching and providing tailored financial solutions to clients by leveraging on industry knowledge and expertise
Prepare financial proposals including term sheets and/or presentations
Identity and monitor market developments and opportunities
Liaise with various internal, external stakeholders (banks, advisors, legal firms etc.) and clients as necessary
Deal execution:
Review/Preparation of credit paper and other related materials as necessary
Assist with the documentation process with support from internal and external legal counsel as necessary
Review financial models and guide junior staff on the same
Assist in advisory mandates when selected and prepare materials for client with regards to deal execution
Assist in the negotiation process on deals
Guide junior members on origination and execution process

Job Requirement

Bachelor's degree
Good written and verbal communications skills
At least 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in Sector Coverage / M&A / project finance / structured finance. Experience in Sector Banking role would be viewed favourably
Work experience in the Energy and Infrastructure space with direct experience in Renewable energy
Good understanding of loan documentation
Good transaction structuring skills and understanding of credit process
Financial modelling skills
Ability to work independently on jobs assigned
Ability to guide and mentor junior members
Good client network and relationship with other sector participants
Positive personality with strong work ethics
Independent, self-motivated and strong team player with ability to work in multicultural team