Manager, Loans Syndication, Group Investment Banking

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

Product Specialisation (Investment Banking) -  Syndicated Loans is responsible for providing expert advice and knowledge to clients, in conjunction with relationship managers, sales, advisory, and other client facing staff, in their product specialization. Investment Banking covers activities related to financial advisory, capital raising, financing, and risk management services for corporations, governments, and financial institutions. The Leveraged Finance area is responsible for providing advice to clients on raising debt for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts, and/or refinancing and restructuring existing debt through high yield bonds, syndicated loans, and mezzanine financing. 
 

Job Responsibilities

•    Work closely with strategic decision makers of corporate / Institutional sponsors/clients in terms of executing and distributing syndicated loan financing facilities 
•    Coverage of potential syndicated loan partner institutions (lenders and fellow arrangers) in the Asia Pacific region;
•    Work closely with counterparts in LFG globally
•    Further enhance the loan distribution capability / reach of the bank to allow for more effective derisking of underwrites as well as portfolio management;
•    Maintaining close relationship and coverage of syndicate partners;
•    Providing updates on syndicated loan market developments / changes
•    Prepare call reports on investor meetings and any other relevant market insights. 
•    Provide underwriting risk analysis/ recommendation for underwriting opportunities;
•    To support & assist to win syndicated/ coordinated club loan mandates in the region
•    Supporting the execution of LFG Loan mandates 
•    Compliance with Credit, Risk and Compliance policies and procedures;
 

Job Requirements

•    Min Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin/ Economics. or relevant concentrations
•    At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the syndicated loan market, familiar with syndicated loan structuring / execution / documentation / distribution and credit analyses
•    Strong credit sense and financial background
•    Well connected with syndicate lenders and arrangers in the region 
•    Meticulous with an attention to detail in work, writing and financial analysis
•    Independent worker who is reliable and able to find solutions and think out of the box 
•    A team player who is able and willing to work along with colleagues in the origination and RM  teams.
•    Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure and tight deadlines
•    Well organised with a strong ability to prioritise various ongoing workstreams. 

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UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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