LOAN SYNDICATE & SALES ASSOCIATE

About the job

This role will assist the APAC Loan Syndication team based in Hong Kong with their activities across corporate/project finance and leveraged finance syndications. The role will report to the Head of Loan Syndicate, Sales & Trading APAC.

Key responsibilities

• Support the syndication team in daily activities, including:
  • Preparation of loan underwriting assessments
  • Liquidity and breakeven analyses
  • Loan comparable database maintenance
  • Loan market reviews
  • Underwriting monitoring
  • Preparing marketing materials and tracking syndication progress
  • Assistance throughout the syndication execution process
  • Managing investor relationships
• Provide market updates to origination and coverage teams.
• Assist in conducting market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and trends, providing insights to enhance decision-making.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to assess and mitigate potential risks associated with loan underwriting.

Desired experience / background

• 1–2 years of experience in loan markets, sales and trading, or similar roles; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of macro-economic and credit market dynamics.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Languages and technical knowledge

• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Fluency in Mandarin (oral and written).

Soft skills

• Well-organized, with a high level of attention to detail and motivation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Team player, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision when needed.
• Ability to multitask and work under time pressure.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Organizing