In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.
Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
* excluding partnerships
BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.
https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/
Position Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Director to join our Loan Syndicate team in Singapore.
Loan Syndicate APAC underwrites loans, private credit and asset backed transactions (private securitization and loans). The team’s mandate is to originate and manage underwriting risk and coordinate distribution efforts with Credit Sales while maximizing economics.
Loan syndicate manages transactions originated and structured bv Debt Markets, Real Assets and Asset Finance and Securitization, from two hubs in in HK and Singapore.
The candidate will possess strong experience arranging and underwriting loans in Australia, India and SEA, with a focus on leveraged loans and private credit.
Responsibilities
Role:
- Underwrite and distribute leveraged loans, including TLB, unitranche and private credit transactions for sponsor clients in Australia, India (NCDs) and SEA
- Pricing, grid negotiation and preparation of syndicate memos
- Work with Origination and Risk with a view to maximising underwriting approvals
- Manage underwriting books and achieve selldown targets efficiently
- Drive "Originate & Distribute " initiatives to identify new sources of revenues through the expansion of our UW capabilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with key investor clients, particularly in the Australian and Indian markets
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Strong knowledge of the loan and capital markets in Australia and India
- Expertise in sourcing, screening, financial modeling, valuation, structuring, negotiation and due diligence
- Advanced knowledge of structured finance, including bonds and loans, and specific sectors such as leveraged finance and real assets
- Takes initiative and is results-driven, with strong analytical and risk assessment skills
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Client-focused and commercial thinking, with ability to develop and maintain relationships with key investor clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance framework
