Assistant Vice President, Securitisation Group

This is a front office role for which the incumbent will provide transaction execution and legal structuring and advisory support to SPDA-SSG (Securitisation Group) business, products and operating platform across Asia Pacific. SPDA-SSG covers securitisation and structured credit products such as securitisation and bond business utilizing special purpose vehicle (SPV) platforms, with exposure to multiple financial products including securities, structured products and derivatives in addition to loans.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing or preparing term sheets, transaction documents, internal funding documents, SPV resolutions and other corporate documents, presentation materials, internal memorandums.
• Support transaction management or execution of securitisation and other structured finance transactions within the Group’s remit, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Legal structuring for new transactions, products and business lines.
• Liaising with bank internal Legal & Compliance Department and external law firms on transactions, SPV corporate governance, Group compliance matters, internal procedures, document reviews.                                
• Research, evaluate and advise on laws, regulations, bank rules and compliance requirements relating to transactions, new and existing business lines and other group activities.
• Support other strategic initiatives and perform other tasks as required/defined from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Licence to practice as a lawyer in a Commonwealth jurisdiction. Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in law.
• Further education in finance, economics, business or accounting desirable.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in securitisation, asset finance, structured finance, capital markets, derivatives or related areas.
• Familiarity or exposure to ABS, RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, CLNs, CDS, repacks, synthetic structures, derivatives desirable.
• Some in-house experience in securities firm, commercial bank, rating agency or consumer finance sector preferred.
• Keen interest in structured finance and transitioning into Front Office role in banking.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail; pragmatic and commercially minded.
• Flexible, pro-active team player with can-do attitude and hunger to learn.