VP, Corporate Advisory Department

Job Purpose

The role aims to support corporate clients in developing their business and management strategies and enhancing enterprise value through business and industry analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and develop various banking business initiatives/strategies with Japanese & non-Japanese clients in APAC.
• Build a pipeline through strategic and/or alliance proposals to enhance our clients’ growth strategies.
• Evaluate clients’ needs and financial abilities to propose suitable initiatives/strategies.
• Presenting investment opportunities and proposals to clients
• Assist clients with deal origination in mergers and acquisitions
• Conduct financial analysis and market research
• Collect information of, and analyze specific companies, industry, market etc., and share with RMs and other departments.
• Examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable strategies.
• Monitor closely financial press and keep a track of market trends, opportunities, risks, and new investment opportunities.
• Liaise with fund managers and network with industry professionals
• Maintain and expand client relationships through effective communication and service.
• Co-work with Corporate Advisory Division colleagues, other departments and branches, and SMFG group companies and strategic alliance partners to develop various solutions and provide it to Relationship Managers, product teams, and customers.
• Liaising with head office in Tokyo, which includes communicating in Japanese and preparing internal reports in Japanese.

Job Requirements

• Degree qualified, certification in CMFAS Advising on Corporate Finance is preferred but not essential.
• At least 5 years of working experience in a relevant capacity.
• Basic knowledge of Japanese Banking Law to comply both with Singapore and Japanese banking regulations. 
• Strong command of English and proficiency in Japanese is preferred due to nature of job role which requires frequent reporting and communication with CAD head offices including senior management in Japan.
• Sector Coverage in Food, Healthcare, FMCG and Retail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to think strategically, and able to articulate data/information into strategies and initiatives