Energy, Resources & Infrastructure, VP

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

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

Position Purpose

VP role within Energy, Resources & Infrastructure (“ERI”) department, to support the origination, credit assessment, execution and monitoring of advisory and financing opportunities in Asia with a special emphasis Renewables, Energy infrastructure and Digital Infrastructure. 

Lead and help senior members of the team in the origination, execution, and management of ERI transactions within larger Asia-Pacific also, depending on specific needs and availability.  

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Support senior originators in ERI in the origination of loans in coordination with Coverage
• Evaluate opportunities/ sectors from commercial perspective 
• Follow market and customers in their development activity and anticipate/ create opportunities
• Support term sheet drafting/negotiations and financing documentation reviews/negotiations
• Undertake due diligence and site visits; attend/ present to credit committee meetings
• Assist in the other non-financing sector activities (including Advisory and Capital markets) transactions with respect to technical assessments in support of modelling for DCM/ECM and/or M&A transactions.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients/external parties and other teams as and when required
• Support on cross selling other banking services to client
• Contribute to maintain up to date and accurate data bases, systems, portfolio, pipeline, meeting and other reports as well as financial/income forecasts, budget preparation, etc.
• Contribute & support directly/indirectly to the achievement of overall ERI’s yearly budget
• Contribute to strict compliance of all compliance, conduct and other policies

Reporting:

• Position reports to head of ERI-Project Finance & Debt Advisory Asia

Technical & Behavioral Competencies 

• Strong analytical skills including credit analysis and financial modelling (advanced)
• Good understanding of loan documentation
• Written and verbal communication skills, conciseness
• Ability to build relationships and convince internal and external stakeholders
• Organization skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and senior team members/customer needs
• Attention to detail, sense of initiative, proactivity and knowledge of when to voice out relevant matters
• Autonomy and ability to solve problems
• Strong commitment, ability to work flexible hours and travel

Specific Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience in financing in a peer bank, ideally in Project Finance/ Structured Finance. Knowledge of Renewables / Energy Transition /Digital Infra is a PLUS
• University educated with strong academic background, Preference for specialization in finance/business
• Deep financial modelling experience (a modeling test will be undertaken)
• Demonstrated financial analysis and risk analysis skills